English · Common Verbs
browse
/braʊz/
[/braʊz/]
look casually
Intermediateverb
Definition
To look through things in a relaxed way without a clear purpose.
Example
I like to browse the shelves of the old bookshop whenever I have some free time.
I like to browse the shelves of the old bookshop whenever I have some free time.
Etymology
From Old French 'broster' (to feed on buds); the web sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for casual looking in shops and for surfing the internet.