Meaning of the word "ad blocker" in English

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ad blocker

US /ˈæd ˌblɑːk.ər/
UK /ˈæd ˌblɑːk.ər/
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Noun

1.

a piece of software that prevents advertisements from being displayed on a web page or in an application

Example:
I installed an ad blocker to stop annoying pop-ups.
Many websites detect if you are using an ad blocker.
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