converter

noun

con·​vert·​er kən-ˈvər-tər 

: one that converts: such as

a

: the furnace used in the Bessemer process

b

or convertor

kən-ˈvər-tər 

: a device employing mechanical rotation for changing electrical energy from one form to another (as from direct current to alternating current or vice versa)

also : a radio device for converting one frequency to another

c

: a device for adapting a television or radio receiver to receive channels or frequencies for which it was not originally designed

a cable converter

FM converter

d

: a device that accepts data in one form and converts it to another

analog-digital converter

e

: catalytic converter

Examples of converter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Etteliot has worked with French camper converters like Wood & Van, which offers the system as part of its van conversion packages. —New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025

However, Americium’s steady heat output enables RTG designs with multiple Stirling converters operating in tandem. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025

The state of New York requires cars made in 1993, 1994, 1996 and newer to use the converters, and Maine mandates CARB-compliant catalytic converters for cars made in and after 2001. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

Tessan 2-pack European Adapters Never be the traveler hunting for a converter in a foreign airport again. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing converter

• catalytic converter
• torque converter

Rhymes for converter

• diverter
• divertor
• inverter
• reverter