Synonyms for

Browsing

Verb / ˈbraʊzɪŋ / Another word for browsing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Looking casually at goods or services for sale, usually on the internet.

Synonyms & similar words

graze surf pasture shop crop range browse perusing scanning exploring surveying examining searching sifting reading inspecting investigating delving digging probing scrutinizing

Synonyms by register

Formal

perusing examining inspecting surveying

Informal

scrolling window shopping checking out looking around

Literary

wandering roaming exploring

Antonyms

working studying researching focusing concentrating tasking laboring

Common collocations

  • browsing the internet
  • browsing online
  • browsing the web
  • browsing a website
  • browsing a store
  • browsing a catalog
  • browsing through books

Word family

noun browsing
verb browse
adjective browsable

Usage note

Often used in the context of looking through information online or in a physical space without a specific goal in mind. Can sometimes imply a lack of deep engagement.

Example sentences

  1. I was browsing through the toy aisle at the store.
  2. She spent hours browsing the internet for the perfect dress.
  3. He was browsing the bookstore for a new novel.
  4. I enjoy browsing antique shops for unique finds.
  5. We were browsing the farmer's market for fresh produce.

Quotes

  • "I love browsing the bookstore and discovering new authors."
  • "Browsing the internet can be a great way to find inspiration for your next project."
  • "I could spend hours browsing through vintage clothing shops."

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