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

Microsoft's new data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, is set to become one of the world's most powerful supercomputers. —Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025

The team performed high-resolution particle simulations using the KAIROS supercomputer at the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy to verify them. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025

Without disclosing the use of these turbines or gaining proper air permits to release these toxins, Colossus was able to come online in 122 days, the quickest an AI supercomputer has been constructed to date. —Michaela Rychetska, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025

Analysts noted the backlog, which includes the $500 billion Stargate supercomputer venture with SoftBank and OpenAI, makes Oracle’s long-term revenue targets highly achievable. —Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for supercomputer

• microcomputer
• minicomputer
• commuter
• computer
• polluter
• recruiter
• neuter
• pewter
• router
• scooter
• shooter
• suitor

Kids Definition

supercomputer

noun

su·​per·​com·​put·​er ˈsü-pər-kəm-ˌpyüt-ər 

: a large very fast mainframe used especially for scientific computations