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

Since 2022, Nvidia’s processors have been subject to escalating US export controls, effectively locking it out of China, a market the chipmaker has identified as a $50 billion opportunity. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026

Instead, each payment provider—Google Pay, Shop Pay, PayPal, regional payment processors—publishes their own handler specification. —Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

That suggests that the technology is mature enough to start volume production of products, such as Intel’s own Core Ultra Series 3 central processor. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026

Both are 6-1, 235 pounds and are elite processors. —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 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