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

Hunters can access disease testing at taxidermists who have partnered with the state for testing, meat processors or by using a drop-off freezer. —Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025

If Microsoft’s Majorana quantum processor is successful or quantum computers can be built at scale, CEO Satya Nadella might be forced yet again to bet the future on something fresh out of the research lab. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025

There's a new Bionz XR2 processor at work too, which boasts integrated AI processing, rather than relying on a separate AI chip. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025

Stock losses were mitigated, however, after payrolls processor ADP reported that private payrolls surprisingly declined by 32,000 in November. —Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025

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