converter

noun

con·​vert·​er kən-ˈvər-tər 

: one that converts: such as

a

: the furnace used in the Bessemer process

b

or convertor

kən-ˈvər-tər 

: a device employing mechanical rotation for changing electrical energy from one form to another (as from direct current to alternating current or vice versa)

also : a radio device for converting one frequency to another

c

: a device for adapting a television or radio receiver to receive channels or frequencies for which it was not originally designed

a cable converter

FM converter

d

: a device that accepts data in one form and converts it to another

analog-digital converter

e

: catalytic converter

Examples of converter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the same time, the chip’s architecture is enhanced by on-chip analogue parts, among which operational amplifiers and analogue-to-digital converters. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026

Toyota complements the diesel engine with a motor-generator, lithium-ion battery and DC-DC converter in a layout that was designed for modest efficiency and emissions improvements while also promoting a quieter, smoother and more refined ride overall, particularly when starting up and accelerating. —New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026

Ounamio Mini Travel Adapter Travelers often end up with bulky adapters, converters, or charging stations that take up too much space or don’t work internationally. —Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

And Scotland has been beefing up its grid-scale battery stations with advanced converters. —IEEE Spectrum, 29 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing converter

• catalytic converter
• torque converter

Rhymes for converter

• diverter
• divertor
• inverter
• reverter