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

The technology now underpins generations of high-performance processors. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

For example, Arm develops processor architectures that are licensed by many of the world's leading technology companies, including Apple, Samsung, Qualcomm, Nvidia and Amazon. — Joseph K. Hopkins, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The Microsoft Surface Pro (2026) makes your mobile workflow effortless with a Snapdragon X2 Elite AI processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD storage. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

In the 1980s, there were 11 processors in the state, with many shutting their doors beginning in 2000. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 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