supercomputer
noun
su·per·com·put·er
ˈsü-pər-kəm-ˌpyü-tər 
: a large very fast mainframe used especially for scientific computations
Examples of supercomputer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
What does the supercomputer say?
—
Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
LineShine is being positioned not just as a traditional supercomputer but as a hybrid platform for AI and scientific workloads.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Quantum computers calculate in fractions of a second what would have taken classical supercomputers septillions of years, enabling us to create personalized pharmaceuticals and materials with extraordinary properties.
—David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The silicon lottery’s existence has been known since at least 2022, when researchers at the University of Wisconsin tied it to variations in the performance of GPU-dependent supercomputers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for supercomputer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
LineShine is being positioned not just as a traditional supercomputer but as a hybrid platform for AI and scientific workloads.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Quantum computers calculate in fractions of a second what would have taken classical supercomputers septillions of years, enabling us to create personalized pharmaceuticals and materials with extraordinary properties.
—David Awschalom, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The silicon lottery’s existence has been known since at least 2022, when researchers at the University of Wisconsin tied it to variations in the performance of GPU-dependent supercomputers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for supercomputer
Cite this Entry
“Supercomputer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercomputer. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
supercomputer
noun
su·per·com·put·er
ˈsü-pər-kəm-ˌpyüt-ər
: a large very fast mainframe used especially for scientific computations
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
