Bookmark
/ˈbʊkˌmɑːrk/
Definitions
2 meaningsA device or mark used to keep track of a place in a book or digital document.
/ˈbʊkˌmɑːrk/
A marker to recall a location.
I added a bookmark to this website so I can find it easily.
💡 Simply: Something that helps you remember where you left off reading.
More Examples
She used a dog-eared page as a makeshift bookmark.
How It's Used
"I bookmarked that article for later."
"She used a ribbon as a bookmark in her favorite novel."
To save a web page or document for later retrieval.
/ˈbʊkˌmɑːrk/
To save a location for later access.
Remember to bookmark this page for future reference.
💡 Simply: To save something online so you can easily find it again.
More Examples
I bookmarked all the articles related to my research.
How It's Used
"I bookmarked this recipe website."
From "book" and "mark", referring to a mark made in a book to easily find a specific place. The modern digital usage evolved from the physical practice.
The use of physical bookmarks dates back centuries, with various materials used to mark pages.
Memory tip
Think of 'book' and 'mark' – it's a mark in a book.