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

Both companies are major processors of soybeans. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025

According to the recall paperwork, Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrids from 2022-2026 model years may experience a software error within an internal piece of technology called a hybrid control processor. —Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025

Intel has unveiled its most advanced client and server processors yet, marking a major leap in semiconductor technology. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025

China has since increased import restrictions on US chips, including Nvidia’s processors. —Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 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