processor

noun

pro·​ces·​sor ˈprä-ˌse-sər 

ˈprō-

1

: one that processes

scrap processor

agricultural processor

2

a(1)

: computer

(2)

: a component of a computer that processes data

specifically : cpu

b

: a computer program (such as a compiler) that puts another program into a form acceptable to the computer

3

: food processor

Examples of processor in a Sentence

the largest seafood processor in the country

Recent Examples on the Web

Normally, this is considered a problem, so processors are made so that this doesn't occur. —ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025

Microsoft’s Majorana 1: The Quantum Engine For Next-Gen Business Strategy After decades of theoretical development, Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 1, the world’s first topological quantum processor. —Sarah Choudhary, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025

Performance: Not a Class Leader The (3a) Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. —PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025

Nvidia doesn’t make quantum processors, but the company held a Quantum Day event last week where representatives from 12 leading quantum companies, Amazon and Microsoft talked about the potential of the technology. —Kif Leswing, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing processor

• food processor
• word processor

Rhymes for processor

• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• professor
• repressor
• successor

Kids Definition

processor

noun

pro·​ces·​sor ˈpräs-ˌes-ər 

ˈprōs-

1

: a person or machine that processes

2

: a part of a computer that processes data

especially : cpu