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

Powered by the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor and 16GB of high-speed RAM, this AI-powered laptop is built for seamless multitasking. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026

The system uses five multi-core processors and cloud data from other Mercedes out on the road to provide the smoothest ride possible. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026

For now, Intel is its own primary customer, making its Core Ultra series 3 PC processor at that plant. —Lola Murti,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026

On Thursday, attendees at the American AI event took turns trying on Meta’s virtual reality glasses and testing Qualcomm Inc.’s robotics processors. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 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