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

Photonic processors are chip systems that use light to move data and, in some cases, to perform computation. —Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026

All three of these feature a larger one-inch sensor paired with a brand-new ultra-fast 5nm GP3 processor. —New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026

With processor running, gradually drizzle in 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a thin stream, followed by 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

The Core Ultra Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 processors been the ones with the newer CPU and GPU designs, and newer manufacturing technology. —Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 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