cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)

the cyber marketplace

cyber-

2 of 2

combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Examples of cyber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That means more money going toward buying AI-enabled cyber defense and building new products to fight AI-enabled cyber threats. —Sam Sabin, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025

Despite all the cyber noise, sometimes a stat or datapoint still has the potential to stand out. —Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

Although unfortunate, the elevated threat environment bodes well for the sales for Palo Alto and cyber peer CrowdStrike . —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025

Existing downloads are not likely to be removed — at least initially — on U.S. devices, which could lead to the app becoming buggy and eventually nonfunctional, cyber experts told The Hill. —Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cyber

• cyber defense
• cyber warfare

Kids Definition

cyber

1 of 2 adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic