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 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