simulator

noun

sim·​u·​la·​tor ˈsim-yə-ˌlā-tər 

: one that simulates

especially : a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance

Examples of simulator in a Sentence

a flight simulator used by pilots

Recent Examples on the Web

The 180-room hotel will feature a dedicated ski reception lobby and ski locker room, along with a pool and hot tub, steam room and sauna, fitness center, and golf simulator. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025

Experience the intensity firsthand in a racing simulator, and dig deeper into hands-on exhibits that break down the engineering, strategy and human drama that define the sport. —Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025

The Athletic’s draft simulator gives the Raiders a 50 percent chance to land the top pick, followed by the Giants (27 percent), Browns (14 percent) and Jets (9 percent). —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025

Anyone can ace the flight simulator. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

simulate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for simulator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

simulator

noun

sim·​u·​la·​tor ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər 

: one that simulates

especially : a device that enables the operator to experience under test conditions events similar to those likely to occur in a real situation

Medical Definition

simulator

noun

sim·​u·​la·​tor ˈsim-yə-ˌlāt-ər 

: a device that enables the operator to reproduce or represent under test conditions phenomena likely to occur in actual performance

a driving simulator used to study behavior in highway emergencies