firmware

noun

firm·​ware ˈfərm-ˌwer 

: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (such as a read-only memory)

Examples of firmware in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With an undeletable presence embedded in the firmware of more than 600 million enterprise devices, Absolute delivers persistent visibility, control, and auto-repair capabilities that operate even when systems fail. —CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

End-users can also use the new Jabra Plus mobile app with its customization options like equalizer controls for listening to music, wind noise reduction and fast firmware updates from their smartphone. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

After Holistic Resilience passed on reports to SpaceX, Ahmadian said, the company pushed its firmware update to avoid jamming. —David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026

Roadie's maker recommends frequent checking for firmware updates, as new or updated capabilities are expected to be added often. —New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firmware

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

firmware

noun

firm·​ware ˈfərm-ˌwa(ə)r 

-ˌwe(ə)r

: computer programs contained permanently in a hardware device (as a read-only memory)