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
downloaded; downloading; downloads
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
Examples of download in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
According to Variety, all Netflix originals and most of its licensed content are available for download and offline viewing.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page
Download our Chiefs coloring page featuring Crocky J and Carson Steele.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
TikTok has since remained available for use, but the platform was still unavailable for download in app stores as of Monday.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
According to Variety, all Netflix originals and most of its licensed content are available for download and offline viewing.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
New episodes debut every Wednesday and can be downloaded at Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Play, SoundCloud and more.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page
Download our Chiefs coloring page featuring Crocky J and Carson Steele.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Download.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/download. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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