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Definition browse in American English

browse verb

verb
/braʊz/
1

to look for information on a computer, especially on the Internet

Example

cell phones that can browse the Web

Synonyms and related words
blog bookmark browse access archive author
1.1

to look at a website on the Internet

Example

an excellent graphical interface for browsing Web pages

Synonyms and related words
blog bookmark browse
2

to look at things in a store without being sure whether you want to buy anything

Example

"Can I help you, Sir?" "No thanks, I'm just browsing."

Example

Customers are welcome to browse.

Synonyms and related words
look around look check on showroom shop shop around
2.1

to look at information or pictures in a book or magazine, without looking for anything in particular

Example

I browse through the help-wanted ads from time to time, but really I am quite happy where I am.

Synonyms and related words
glance scan skim
3

if animals browse, they feed on plants, especially the leaves on trees

Example

The system was very effective in stopping deer browsing on the new leaves in spring.

Synonyms and related words
feed on feed hunt
Definition browse in American English