GPS

1 of 2

noun

ˌjē-(ˌ)pē-ˈes 

: a navigational system using satellite signals to fix the location of a radio receiver on or above the earth's surface

also : the radio receiver so used

GPS

2 of 2

abbreviation

gallons per second

Examples of GPS in a Sentence

Noun

The car comes with GPS.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

For everyone else, less restrictive remedies than custody, such as a GPS monitoring ankle bracelet, should be considered or exhausted. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

The Google Pixel Watch 5 builds on its predecessor with a new processor, improved GPS, Gemini Intelligence for proactive assistance, and a Health Guardian for monitoring blood pressure and insulin resistance. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Human-scale FloatForms will require reinforced and even mechanically interlocked latches as well as GPS or visual sensing. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Unlike conventional vehicles, robotaxis depend on dozens of interconnected electronic control units, high-speed networking, cloud connectivity, GPS, cameras, lidar, radar and AI models that continuously interpret the world around them. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Global Positioning System

First Known Use

Noun

1974, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

GPS

noun

ˌjē-ˌpē-ˈes

: a navigation system that uses satellite signals to find the location of a radio receiver on or above the earth's surface

also : a radio receiver used in a GPS system

Etymology

Noun

Global Positioning System