processor

noun

pro·​ces·​sor ˈprä-ˌse-sər 

ˈprō-

1

: one that processes

scrap processor

agricultural processor

2

a(1)

: computer

(2)

: a component of a computer that processes data

specifically : cpu

b

: a computer program (such as a compiler) that puts another program into a form acceptable to the computer

3

: food processor

Examples of processor in a Sentence

the largest seafood processor in the country

Recent Examples on the Web

According to a regulatory filing on Friday, Google will use about 110,000 Nvidia graphics processing units, as well as central processors, memory and other components housed in SpaceX's data centers. —Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 June 2026

Interestingly, these photonic chips can be mass-produced on silicon wafers just like computer processors. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026

Dell will also sell more expensive XPS 13 versions with Intel Panther Lake processors at a later date. —Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026

Every minute or so, stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the processor or blender, Brekke recommends. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing processor

• food processor
• word processor

Rhymes for processor

• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• professor
• repressor
• successor

Kids Definition

processor

noun

pro·​ces·​sor ˈpräs-ˌes-ər 

ˈprōs-

1

: a person or machine that processes

2

: a part of a computer that processes data

especially : cpu