Examples of droid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Alistair Petrie’s General Draven and K-2SO, the Imperial droid voiced by Alan Tudyk. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Apr. 2025 The best part of the show: The shadows of droids and spaceships that look like ancient cave paintings come to life. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025 Several droids also popped up throughout the land: R2-D2, BB-8, R-3X and 8D-J8. Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2025 Iger noted throughout the meeting that Disney has always embraced new technologies, and featured some of Disney Imagineering’s tech, like the BDX droids, in a prerecorded segment. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for droid

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of droid was in 1952

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Droid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droid. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!