Meaning of the word bookmark in English

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

bookmark

US /ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/
UK /ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/
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Noun

1.

a strip of leather, card, or other material, used to mark one's place in a book

Example:
I used a ribbon as a bookmark for my novel.
She collects unique bookmarks from around the world.
2.

a record of the address of a file or Internet page, allowing the user to return to it quickly

Example:
Don't forget to add this website to your bookmarks.
I have too many bookmarks and need to organize them.

Verb

1.

record the address of (a file or Internet page) to enable quick access to it

Example:
I'll bookmark this page so I can find it easily later.
Did you remember to bookmark that interesting article?
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