B2 noun Neutral

bookmark

/ˈbʊkˌmɑːrk/

A strip of leather, cardboard, or other material used to mark a place in a book for future reference. In a digital context, it refers to a saved shortcut to a specific website or file within a web browser or application.

Examples

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1

I used a colorful piece of ribbon as a bookmark for my favorite novel.

I used a piece of colored string to mark the page in my storybook.

2

Please ensure you place a bookmark at the beginning of the relevant statutory section.

Please make sure to put a marker at the start of the important legal part.

3

I lost my bookmark, so now I have to flip through the whole book again.

I can't find my page marker, so I have to search the whole book.

Word Family

Noun
bookmark
Verb
bookmark
Adjective
bookmarked
Related
bookmarker
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Memory Tip

Think of the word itself: it is a 'mark' you put in a 'book' to remember where you are.

Quick Quiz

If you want to find this website again quickly, you should add a ______ in your browser.

Correct!

The correct answer is: bookmark

Examples

1

I used a colorful piece of ribbon as a bookmark for my favorite novel.

everyday

I used a piece of colored string to mark the page in my storybook.

2

Please ensure you place a bookmark at the beginning of the relevant statutory section.

formal

Please make sure to put a marker at the start of the important legal part.

3

I lost my bookmark, so now I have to flip through the whole book again.

informal

I can't find my page marker, so I have to search the whole book.

4

The researcher utilized a digital bookmark to keep track of the online archives.

academic

The scholar used a web link saver to monitor the internet documents.

5

You should add a bookmark to the project management board for daily access.

business

You should save the link to the project site so you can find it every day.

Word Family

Noun
bookmark
Verb
bookmark
Adjective
bookmarked
Related
bookmarker

Common Collocations

digital bookmark a saved web address
add a bookmark to create a shortcut for a webpage
lose your bookmark to lose the place where you were reading
leather bookmark a page marker made of animal skin
browser bookmarks saved links in an internet program

Common Phrases

save to bookmarks

to store a website link for later

set a bookmark

to mark a specific location in a document

organized bookmarks

a well-managed list of saved links

Often Confused With

bookmark vs bookend

A bookend is a heavy object used to keep a row of books standing upright, while a bookmark marks a page inside a book.

bookmark vs placeholder

A placeholder is a general term for anything that fills a space temporarily; a bookmark is specifically for reading or digital links.

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Usage Notes

The term is used equally for physical objects and digital shortcuts. In modern web browsers like Safari or Chrome, the term 'Favorites' is often used interchangeably with 'Bookmarks'.

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Common Mistakes

Some learners use 'bookmark' when they mean 'bookend'. Additionally, remember that while 'bookmark' is a noun, it is also very frequently used as a verb (e.g., 'I will bookmark this site').

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Memory Tip

Think of the word itself: it is a 'mark' you put in a 'book' to remember where you are.

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Word Origin

A compound word from the Old English 'bōc' (book) and 'mearc' (sign/token), first appearing in this sense in the mid-19th century.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Regular plural: bookmarks Can function as a transitive verb
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Cultural Context

While traditionally physical ribbons or cards, social bookmarking (like Pinterest) has turned bookmarking into a way of curating and sharing personal interests online.

Quick Quiz

If you want to find this website again quickly, you should add a ______ in your browser.

Correct!

The correct answer is: bookmark

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A1

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