Internet Explorer is a web browser that allows users to access the internet. It is a software application that enables users to view and interact with websites, search for information, and perform various online activities. As a browser, Internet Explorer provides a graphical interface for users to navigate the internet, display web pages, and access online content. It is designed to interpret and render HTML documents, execute scripts, and support multimedia elements such as images, videos, and audio. Internet Explorer has been widely used as a web browser, although it has been replaced by Microsoft Edge in recent years.