browse browse /ˈbraʊz/

noun

1. The act of feeding by continual nibbling  ( browse , browsing )
   the act of feeding by continual nibbling
   
2. Reading superficially or at random  ( browse , browsing )
   reading superficially or at random
   
3. Vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat  ( browse )
   vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat
    A deer needs to eat twenty pounds of browse every day
   a deer needs to eat twenty pounds of browse every day
   
   

verb

1. Eat lightly, try different dishes  ( browse , graze )
   eat lightly, try different dishes
    There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing
   There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing
   
2. Look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular  ( browse , surf )
   look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular
    Browse a computer directory
   browse a computer directory
    Surf the internet or the world wide web
   surf the internet or the world wide web
   
3. Feed as in a meadow or pasture  ( browse , crop , pasture , graze , range )
   feed as in a meadow or pasture
    The herd was grazing
   the herd was grazing
   
4. Shop around; not necessarily buying  ( browse , shop )
   shop around; not necessarily buying
    I don't need help, I'm just browsing
   I don't need help, I'm just browsing