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

In September 2025, Mastercard, Volvo Cars and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority launched a pilot program that lets drivers pay tolls directly from the vehicle, using GPS positioning and tokenized payment credentials in place of a transponder. — Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The Pro Module Pack also includes standard items such as a GPS unit, gyroscope, and a vibration motor. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

He was released on $25,000 bond and forced to wear a GPS monitor. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Investigators said the truck was able to be tracked using GPS, and Cranberry Township police officers stopped the truck, identifying the driver as Jurkovec. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 21 Sep. 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