Meaning of the word adware in English

What does adware mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

adware

US /ˈæd.wer/
UK /ˈæd.weər/

Noun

software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material (often unwanted) to a user's computer or mobile device

Example:
My computer is running slow because of all the adware.
Be careful when downloading free software, as it often comes bundled with adware.