browser

/ˈbɹaʊzə(ɹ)/noun

A program or tool that lets a person look through and explore information.

Example sentences

“I opened a new tab in my browser to check the weather.”
“This website works best if you update your browser to the latest version.”

The web sense has all but taken over: Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are browsers. A person browsing in a shop is the older use.

Related words

updateA new version of software or an app that fixes problems or adds new features.gadgetA small tool or device, often clever or unusual, especially one whose exact name you can't remember.storageThe amount of space a device or online service has for keeping files, photos, and other data.digitalConnected with computers or with the modern age of electronic information.backupA spare copy of data kept separately from the original so it can be restored if the original is lost or damaged.applicationA piece of software that a user treats as one tool designed for a specific purpose.