data center
noun
plural data centers
: a facility for housing computer systems and related equipment used for the storage and processing of large amounts of data
the construction of a new data center
The generators … ward against surges and power failures to ensure that the data center always runs smoothly.—
Tom Vanderbilt
Tom VanderbiltExamples of data center in a Sentence
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.
—Jordan Novet,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
According to the World Resources Institute, Virginia is the state that houses the most data centers, with 566 in the state as of January 2026.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Pew research found that Americans are far more likely to view data centers as harmful than beneficial in terms of environmental impact, domestic energy costs, and quality of life in nearby communities.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Ever-growing demand for data center energy storage has further boosted its prospects.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, Independence residents voted out two City Council members who approved billions of dollars in tax breaks for a hyperscale artificial intelligence data center coming to the city.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The Legislature in the regular session did approve a separate measure that in part will require companies looking to build AI-supporting massive data centers to pay for their own electric and water utilities.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The City Council is scheduled to vote on the east Charlotte data center request as soon as May 18.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The celebratory reaction to the rash of violent acts reflects the public’s growing anger and resentment against AI companies, data centers, and tech billionaires.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jordan Novet,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
According to the World Resources Institute, Virginia is the state that houses the most data centers, with 566 in the state as of January 2026.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Pew research found that Americans are far more likely to view data centers as harmful than beneficial in terms of environmental impact, domestic energy costs, and quality of life in nearby communities.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Ever-growing demand for data center energy storage has further boosted its prospects.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, Independence residents voted out two City Council members who approved billions of dollars in tax breaks for a hyperscale artificial intelligence data center coming to the city.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated April 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
The Legislature in the regular session did approve a separate measure that in part will require companies looking to build AI-supporting massive data centers to pay for their own electric and water utilities.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The City Council is scheduled to vote on the east Charlotte data center request as soon as May 18.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
The celebratory reaction to the rash of violent acts reflects the public’s growing anger and resentment against AI companies, data centers, and tech billionaires.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Data center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20center. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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