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

The agency said the DC-DC converter can fail due to an internal fault in the boost control microchip. —Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026

Alaskan plumbs in a 57-L fresh water tank as standard and also builds out a full electrical system with 324-Ah battery bank and Victron 3,000-W inverter, touchscreen command center and DC-DC converter. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026

Rather than packing a traditional Type B to Type M and C converter, find adapters that have USB and USB-C ports as well to minimize electronic bulk in your suitcase. —Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026

Whoever was harboring the converters after the thefts got a huge get. —Lauren Victory, CBS News, 15 Apr. 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