cookie

/ˈkuː.ki/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, sweet baked good typically made with sugar, butter, or other sweetener, and often served as a snack or dessert.

“She baked a batch of cookies for the holiday party.”

2. verb

to obtain or collect data about a user’s online activities, especially for advertising purposes.

“The website cookie tracks your browsing history to provide personalized ads.”

3. noun

a unit of information, especially one that is stored on a user’s computer to identify them as a repeat visitor to a website.

“The website uses cookies to remember your login credentials.”

Synonyms

  • biscuit
  • snack
  • treat

Antonyms

  • entree
  • meal