also: アドウエア
adware
Computing term for software that automatically displays advertisements, often bundled with free programs.
無料ソフトをインストールしたら、アドウェアが一緒に入ってきた。
When I installed the free software, adware came along with it.
Standard katakana spelling for the English loanword 'adware'.
Search-only kana form; not a practical written spelling.
Loanword from English 'adware', a blend of 'advertisement' and 'software'.