English Explanatory Dictionary

adware

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running. Developers use adware as a source of income and to keep the costs of the software down (usually making it free). Some adware programs can include spyware.

Pronunciation

/ˈædˌwɛə/ en-uk-adware.ogg /ˈædˌwɛɚ/

Word forms

adware

Etymology

From ad + -ware.

Related words

abandonware baitware crippleware demoware donationware freeware malware postcardware shareware spyware trialware free software open-source software public domain software

Derived words

madware
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