cyborg

noun

cy·​borg ˈsī-ˌbȯrg How to pronounce cyborg (audio)
: a bionic human

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In 2021, scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore turned Madagascar hissing cockroaches into cyborgs, implanting electrodes in sensory organs known as cerci that were then connected to tiny computers. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025 Morrow is a cyborg who returns to Earth after being gone for 65 years. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Cade Smith remains an unflappable cyborg now tasked with the ninth inning, and Hunter Gaddis has submitted solid numbers in a setup role. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025 Through this work, Xu hopes cyborg jellyfish can safely expand our reach into oceans, offering a glimpse into regions humans rarely see while ensuring the animals remain unharmed. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cyborg

Word History

Etymology

cybernetic + organism

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyborg was in 1960

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“Cyborg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyborg. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

cyborg

noun
cy·​borg ˈsī-ˌbȯ(ə)rg How to pronounce cyborg (audio)
: a bionic human
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