browsing Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


Brows"ing noun
Definitions
  1. Browse; also, a place abounding with shrubs where animals may browse.
    Browsings for the deer. Howell.

Webster 1913