cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: 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

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That can include things like using AI to analyze a company’s website to figure out who to target or deploying an AI agent to handle initial negotiation talks with a cyber extortion victim. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Today, cargo ships are facing down everything from boarders to kamikaze drones, cyber warriors and advanced missiles. — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 According to the agency, at least seven states have reported cyber incidents that disrupted water operations. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 The order directed the Treasury Department, National Security Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a classified benchmarking process for assessing models’ advanced cyber capabilities. — Luke Fountain,megan Cassella, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyber

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cyber was in 1992

Phrases Containing cyber

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cyber

1 of 2 adjective
cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic

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