processor

noun

pro·​ces·​sor ˈprä-ˌse-sər 

ˈprō-

1

: one that processes

scrap processor

agricultural processor

2

a(1)

: computer

(2)

: a component of a computer that processes data

specifically : cpu

b

: a computer program (such as a compiler) that puts another program into a form acceptable to the computer

3

: food processor

Examples of processor in a Sentence

the largest seafood processor in the country

Recent Examples on the Web

Google’s Willow chip, a 105-qubit processor, made waves in 2024 by reducing error rates, a critical step toward scalable quantum systems. —Leeor Shimron, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

The addition of dual image processors expands the burst rate to 14fps, makes autofocus faster and provides a wider range of shutter speeds. —Harry Bennett, Space.com, 30 June 2025

In the past year, Microsoft unveiled its first quantum chip, Google executives said the technology may only be five years away, Amazon showcased its error-correcting quantum processor and IBM outlined its plan to build a meaningful quantum computer by 2029. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 June 2025

The hardware packs a punch too, with a quad-core processor, Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, and smooth 4K HD output. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing processor

• food processor
• word processor

Rhymes for processor

• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• professor
• repressor
• successor

Kids Definition

processor

noun

pro·​ces·​sor ˈpräs-ˌes-ər 

ˈprōs-

1

: a person or machine that processes

2

: a part of a computer that processes data

especially : cpu