Definition

A small graphic or image that shows an animation while a task is being completed, often used to indicate that something is loading or processing.

Example

The website displayed a throbber while the page was loading.

Conversation

Have you seen the new loading throbber design for the app?

Yeah, it's pretty cool how it animates while you wait.

I love how it makes the waiting time feel shorter with that throbber.

Definitely! It adds a nice touch to the user experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Throbber → The word is formed from "throb" (from Old English *þrobbian*, meaning to beat or pulsate) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A throbber is something that causes a throbbing sensation or a person who experiences or creates a throbbing effect.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'beats' or 'pulsates' ('throb') and remember that a 'throbber' is something that creates that throbbing sensation.

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