microprocessor

noun

mi·​cro·​pro·​ces·​sor ˌmī-krō-ˈprä-ˌse-sər 

-ˈprō-

: a computer processor contained on an integrated-circuit chip

also : such a processor with memory and associated circuits

Examples of microprocessor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The analog Chicago that the Dessens currently occupy has left so much room for technological development that Velocity Tech is producing wonders at a remarkable clip, from microprocessors to portable telephones. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

The Apple cart John Ternus, Apple Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, introduces the new M2 microprocessor at Apple's WWDC 2022 developer conference at the company's headquarters, Apple Park, in Cupertino. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Just like laptops, cars depend on microprocessors and RAM, or random-access memory, to run all of their computations. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

That means the general-purpose microprocessor — Intel’s mainstay — is finding favor again. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for microprocessor

• coprocessor

Kids Definition

microprocessor

noun

mi·​cro·​pro·​ces·​sor ˌmī-krō-ˈpräs-ˌes-ər 

-ˈprōs-

: a cpu contained on an integrated-circuit chip