microchip

noun

mi·​cro·​chip ˈmī-krō-ˌchip 

: integrated circuit

Examples of microchip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Separately, companies are using photonics to power specialized semiconductor chips that offer data bandwidth at high speeds and relatively low latency while generating less heat than standard silicon microchips. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Destinations abroad may require health certificates, microchips, vaccinations, tests or treatments, and some paperwork must be issued in a narrow window before departure. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026

Staff brought Teddy to the Bonita animal shelter, where she was cleaned, fed, vaccinated and checked for a microchip. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

The dog was taken to a shelter, where staff cleaned, fed, vaccinated and scanned her for a microchip. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microchip

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

microchip

noun

mi·​cro·​chip ˈmī-krō-ˌchip 

: integrated circuit