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

First, analysts pointed out software advances that accompany next-generation chips can also level up older-generation processors. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025

Broadcom, the nervous system for many of the hyperscalers, is trying to encroach upon fellow Club name Nvidia , the leading AI chipmaker whose fast processors are at the heart of so many artificial intelligence data centers. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025

As graphics engines and processors advanced, so did games’ capacity for drama, dialogue and philosophy. —Will Ripley, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025

Willow, a superconducting quantum processor unveiled in December 2024, operates on qubits. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Dec. 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