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

Based on a series resonant topology, the converter runs at switching frequencies of up to 200 kilohertz (kHz). —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026

Those devices are type of converter which initiates a temporary power source when a primary source of A/C electricity fails. —Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

However, Doel did have to install a separate DC-DC converter to power auxiliary functions like the headlights and windshield wipers. —Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026

The only thing Doel needed to install was a DC-DC converter to output 12 volts to power the headlights, wipers, horn and other auxiliary systems. —Ryan Brennan march 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026

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