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

At the time of the initial breach, The Impact Team revealed their motivation for the cyber attack. —Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024

The health system also has shared information about the attack with the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center, a group of health care providers that shares information about cyber threats and physical threats to the health sector. —Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024

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