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.
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
According to Sensor Tower, downloads of Claude have increased a stunning 1,000 percent year over year — compared to just 14 percent for ChatGPT over the same period.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Kim Key, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Users also will be able to download classes for offline access.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Loudly allows unlimited downloads of track creations, and even facilitates distribution to DSPs including Spotify.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
According to Sensor Tower, downloads of Claude have increased a stunning 1,000 percent year over year — compared to just 14 percent for ChatGPT over the same period.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The security key worked easily, again, without needing to download any additional apps or other software.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Users also will be able to download classes for offline access.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Download.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/download. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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download
1 of 2 noun
down·load
ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd
: an act or instance of transferring data from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (as a smaller computer)
download
2 of 2 verb
down·load
: to transfer (data) from one location (as a large computer to another smaller computer or storage device)
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