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Definition of downloader

downloader

/ˈdaʊnˌloʊ.dɚ/
down · load · er

Plural:downloaders
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• noun

1

A software program, browser extension, or online utility designed to transfer and save files or media from a remote server to a local device.

Example

"She used a dedicated video downloader to save the educational lecture for offline viewing during her flight."


2

A person who transfers data, software, or media files from the internet or a remote network onto their personal computer or device.

Example

"The software company offered a special discount to every early downloader of their new mobile application."


3

A type of malicious software (specifically a Trojan horse) that covertly installs itself on a system in order to fetch and execute additional malware from the internet.

Example

"The cybersecurity team discovered a stealthy downloader hidden inside the email attachment before it could fetch the ransomware payload."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downloader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downloader
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