Synonyms of sensors

sensors

noun

plural of sensor

as in detectors

a device that detects some physical quantity and responds usually with a transmitted signal

the cat accidentally triggered the motion sensor, which set off the alarm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• detectors
• alarms
• triggers
• eyes
• photoelectric cells
• electric eyes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sensors

Use dimmers, timers, and motion sensors to automatically control lighting in and around your home. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026

Lessard’s group is developing sensors that can use electrochemical reactions to determine not just which substances are present in a sample, but the quantity of each. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

An array of onboard sensors help avoid collisions in the air. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

This Best Buy set is great for small homes, with a quartet of entry sensors, a precise motion sensor, and a home hub with a loud 100 dB siren in case of intrusion. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026