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 addition of several pickleball and tennis courts, fitness centers, event spaces, indoor and outdoor dining options, and golf simulators is anticipated throughout the next couple of years, Hultz said. —Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025

Other amenities include electronic darts, a golf simulator and a sports theater. —Joanna K. Tzouvelis, USA Today, 3 June 2025

The ninth Starship flight had intended to launch eight Starlink simulator satellites, which are heavier than previous models. —Michael Barclay, Quartz, 28 May 2025

The mission aimed to deploy eight Starlink simulator satellites and test the vehicle's reentry system with 100 removed heat-shield tiles. —Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 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