Meaning of the word browse in English

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

browse

US /braʊz/

UK /braʊz/

look at a wide range of goods in a shop without necessarily intending to buy anything

Example:

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I like to browse in bookstores for hours.

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Customers are welcome to browse our selection of products.

Synonym:

scan skim glance through peruse look through

read or look at information on a computer, especially on the internet

Example:

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I spent the evening browsing the internet for travel deals.

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You can browse our online catalog from your computer.

Synonym:

surf navigate explore search

an act of looking at a wide range of goods in a shop without necessarily intending to buy anything

Example:

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I enjoyed a quick browse through the market.

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She took a leisurely browse through the antique shop.

Synonym:

scan skim perusal look

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