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

The smell of coffee could become part of a virtual catch-up, thanks to an experimental system that connects odor sensors to wearable scent dispensers over the internet. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

The cylindrical base station hub is the brain of the system and provides connectivity for the sensors and add-on components. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Once airborne, kilometers from shore, where coastal boat traffic becomes sparse, cameras and other sensors help spot slower vessels that would have the right of way at all times. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026

Ukraine relies on a mixture of American sensors, aircraft, surveillance and human intelligence to map Russian positions and launch sites. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Hundreds of pressure sensors dot the structure, but some of what the researchers are learning in this laboratory at Florida International University can be seen with the naked eye. — Daniel Wolfe, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

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

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