Browse Definition

browse
noun
  1. 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"
  2. reading superficially or at random
  3. the act of feeding by continual nibbling
verb
  1. shop around; not necessarily buying; "I don't need help, I'm just browsing"
  2. feed as in a meadow or pasture; "the herd was grazing"
  3. look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; "browse a computer directory"; "surf the internet or the world wide web"
  4. eat lightly, try different dishes; "There was so much food at the party that we quickly got sated just by browsing"

"Browse" in song lyrics

See how browse is used in real songs:

  • "She turned the bossies out to browse,"
    Polly Had Some China Cows
  • "http www.orientaltrading.com application namespace browse"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pictures u can download or browse"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "browse"

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