hardware
noun
hard·ware
ˈhärd-ˌwer 
1
: ware (such as fittings, cutlery, tools, utensils, or parts of machines) made of metal
2
: major items of equipment or their components used for a particular purpose
educational hardware
: such as
a
: military equipment
b
: the physical components (such as electronic and electrical devices) of a vehicle (such as a spacecraft) or an apparatus (such as a computer)
3
: an award (such as a trophy, medal, or cup) given in a sports competition
Examples of hardware in a Sentence
She bought some new hardware for her system.
gathered together the hardware needed to set up a first aid station at the finish line for the marathon
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Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The real issue is why so much hardware on the grid didn't follow its operating specifications, either disconnecting early or failing to respond properly to the calls for stabilization.
—ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
That partnership gave Hugging Face the expertise needed to accelerate hardware development and bring these new robots to market quickly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Unlike competitors that rely on heavy hardware installations, ParkStash keeps costs low by partnering with camera providers like Eagle Eye Networks and outsourcing physical enforcement to local tow companies.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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“Hardware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardware. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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hardware
noun
hard·ware
ˈhär-ˌdwa(ə)r
-ˌdwe(ə)r
1
: articles (as fittings, cutlery, tools, utensils, or parts of machines) made of metal
2
: the equipment used for a particular purpose
computer hardware
military hardware
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