bookmark

[ book-mahrk ]

noun

1. a ribbon or other marker placed between the pages of a book to mark a place.
2. a bookplate.
3. Digital Technology.
   1. Also called favorite. a link to a website address saved electronically in a browser to facilitate quick access to the web page.
   2. an electronic pointer created in a computer file to facilitate quick access to a specific part of the text.

verb (used with object)

1. Digital Technology. to create a bookmark for:

   I bookmarked ten of my favorite blogs.

bookmark

/ ˈbʊkˌmɑːk /

noun

1. Also calledbookmarker a strip or band of some material, such as leather or ribbon, put between the pages of a book to mark a place
2. computing
   1. an address for a website stored on a computer so that the user can easily return to the site
   2. an identifier placed in a document so that part of the document can be accessed easily

verb

1. tr computing
   1. to identify and store (a website) so that one can return to it easily
   2. to place a bookmark in (a document)

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookmark¹

First recorded in 1860–65; book + mark ¹

Example Sentences

And so they would like something, thinking this is just for me to bookmark, maybe come back to later.

From New York Times

Visit st.news/childcareforum to watch the event when it goes live at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday or bookmark The Seattle Times’ Facebook page.

From Seattle Times

“Continued tomorrow,” she announced as she stuck a bookmark in place and closed the book.

From Literature

She offered an array of tinted vinyl variants and CDs, some in “deluxe” versions advertised with autographs or on-brand trinkets like engraved bookmarks that went for as much as $50 apiece.

From New York Times

When it comes to bookmarks, Dubansky recommended steering clear of Post-it notes and paper clips, both of which compromise the integrity of the underlying page.

From New York Times