bookmark
BUUK-mahk
Bookmark (noun) means a strip of card or other material used to mark a place in a book. Example: “She used a train ticket as a bookmark.”
noun
1
A strip of card or other material used to mark a place in a book.
"She used a train ticket as a bookmark."
2
A saved shortcut to a website or file, for quick access later.
"He bookmarked the recipe so he could find it again."
verb
1
To save a shortcut to a webpage or location for later use.
"I bookmarked the article to read on the train."
How to use bookmark
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that marks a place — in a physical book, or a saved link in a web browser.
Common pairings
bookmark a page
bookmarks bar
add to bookmarks
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Word forms
- Plural
- bookmarks
- Third person singular
- bookmarks
- Past tense
- bookmarked
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Etymology
From Middle English forms of "book" plus "mark," first used for a physical page marker before being borrowed for the digital shortcut.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bookmark” mean?
The word “bookmark” means a strip of card or other material used to mark a place in a book. In plain terms, something that marks a place — in a physical book, or a saved link in a web browser.
How do you pronounce “bookmark”?
“Bookmark” is pronounced BUUK-mahk (/ˈbʊkmɑːɹk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bookmark” in a sentence?
Here is “bookmark” used in a sentence: “She used a train ticket as a bookmark.”
What part of speech is “bookmark”?
Depending on how it is used, “bookmark” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “bookmark” come from?
The word “bookmark” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forms of "book" plus "mark," first used for a physical page marker before being borrowed for the digital shortcut.
How many meanings does “bookmark” have?
“Bookmark” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strip of card or other material used to mark a place in a book.
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