download
1 of 2noun
down·load ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd 
computers
: an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
faster downloads
also : the item downloaded
two downloads
download
2 of 2verb
downloaded; downloading; downloads
transitive verb
computers
: to transfer (data, files, etc.) from one location (such as a large computer or the cloud) to another (such as a smaller computer, smartphone, or storage device)
download the files onto your computer
downloading songs from the Internet
downloadable
ˈdau̇n-ˌlō-də-bəl
adjective 
Example Sentences
Noun The modem is capable of high-speed downloads. The download will take about three minutes. The program is available for download at the company's website. The downloads are all in this folder. Verb He downloaded the files onto his computer. She downloads songs from the Internet. The new program makes downloading faster. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Just scroll down on the download page to find the QR. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 The download data, on the other hand, provides a very rich dataset that (up until now) has almost gone completely unaddressed. Avi Press, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Hackers can gain access to corporate IT networks, for example, by luring employees to click on malicious links that download malware. Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 See the full feature in the September issue of British Vogue available via digital download and on newsstands from Tuesday, August 23. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Meta attempted to soften the impact of its $100 across-the-board price hike by including a free download of its popular rhythm-action game Beat Saber, which normally retails for $30. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 In addition to putting ads in Maps, Apple will also bring ads to the Today tab on the App Store and on download pages for third-party apps. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 22 Aug. 2022 The media player is still available for download on the Apple app store and Google play store for smaller devices. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 17 Aug. 2022 cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Viewers can download the Fox Now app to watch live TV on Fox or through fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Denis Dougherty, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Subscribers to The Oregonian/OregonLive can download high-quality photographs straight from our website. Sam Misa, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Your computer will download the software and start the restore process. Chris Smith, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 Users can download an app to locate swapping stations near them. Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 Some links or attachments can download malicious software to access information on your device. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Anyone can download the school-by-school spreadsheet that Michael Itzkowitz, the author of the Third Way study, posted. New York Times, 20 Aug. 2022 Zoom users on macOS should download and run version 5.11.6 (9890), released August 17. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 18 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Its vinyl dropped on Aug. 26 – nine months after the album’s initial streaming and retail release (on download and CD). Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Just scroll down on the download page to find the QR. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 The download data, on the other hand, provides a very rich dataset that (up until now) has almost gone completely unaddressed. Avi Press, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Hackers can gain access to corporate IT networks, for example, by luring employees to click on malicious links that download malware. Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 See the full feature in the September issue of British Vogue available via digital download and on newsstands from Tuesday, August 23. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Meta attempted to soften the impact of its $100 across-the-board price hike by including a free download of its popular rhythm-action game Beat Saber, which normally retails for $30. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 25 Aug. 2022 In addition to putting ads in Maps, Apple will also bring ads to the Today tab on the App Store and on download pages for third-party apps. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 22 Aug. 2022 The media player is still available for download on the Apple app store and Google play store for smaller devices. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 17 Aug. 2022 Verb
For the best online sports betting experience, download the DraftKings Sportsbook mobile app. cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Viewers can download the Fox Now app to watch live TV on Fox or through fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Denis Dougherty, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Subscribers to The Oregonian/OregonLive can download high-quality photographs straight from our website. Sam Misa, oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 Your computer will download the software and start the restore process. Chris Smith, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 Users can download an app to locate swapping stations near them. Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 Some links or attachments can download malicious software to access information on your device. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 Anyone can download the school-by-school spreadsheet that Michael Itzkowitz, the author of the Third Way study, posted. New York Times, 20 Aug. 2022 Zoom users on macOS should download and run version 5.11.6 (9890), released August 17. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1977, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1975, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
download
verb
down·load ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd
downloaded; downloading
: to move from a usually larger computer system to another computer system I downloaded music from the Internet onto my computer.