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

Powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 3 processors, the devices focus on AI performance, display upgrades, security, and premium features. —Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

Our review unit had less impressive components, as well—this loadout uses an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor and ups the system RAM to 16GB. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026

Apple is widely expected to use N2 for its upcoming iPhone 18 application processors, meaning AMD will share node capacity with one of the world’s highest-volume chip buyers, a dynamic that could affect wafer allocation timelines. —Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026

Armed with a powerful new AI processor, the Liberty 5 Pro Max buds go beyond playing audio, and also listen in on your in-person meetings. —New Atlas, 22 May 2026

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