a computer program that lets you find and view pages, images, videos, and other information on the internet
Maya opened her browser and searched for pictures of puppies.
Remember to update your browser to keep your data safe.
✦ From browse + -er; sense referring to software arose in the late 1980s to describe programs that allow users to browse electronic documents.
someone who looks around a shop, market, or collection casually without intending to buy immediately
The salesperson smiled and told the browser to let her know if he needed help.
The store was full of weekend browsers who were just passing time.
✦ From browse + -er, originally meaning ‘one who browses or grazes’ in the 16th century; extended to casual shoppers in the 20th century.
an animal that feeds mainly on leaves, twigs, or shrubs rather than on grass
The giraffe is a well-known browser that reaches high tree branches.
Compared with grazers, browsers often have narrower, pointed mouths.
✦ From browse + -er; earliest zoological use recorded in the late 18th century.
