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

Together, these systems aim to detect even signal-silent drones (those not emitting GPS or control signals) using acoustic, visual, or infrared sensing. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025

While lacking the third-party app support of the Apple Watch SE or Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, the Venu Sq 2 excels in battery life, lasting up to 11 days in smartwatch mode or 26 hours in GPS mode. —PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025

Rinderknecht attempted to call 911 multiple times, with GPS data placing him directly below the Hidden Buddha clearing. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025

By modernizing the skies, Bastian means using satellite technology, the latest state-of-the-art equipment, and GPS. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025

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