cyborg

noun

cy·​borg ˈsī-ˌbȯrg 

: a bionic human

Examples of cyborg in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

View gallery - 5 images What sounds more terrifying than a part-cockroach, part-robot cyborg? — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

The new series is based on the 1989-91 manage of the same name and takes place in the distant future (well, 2029) in a futuristic Japan replete with elite cyborgs, tactical anti-terrorism forces and mysterious hackers. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

The cyborg, Andrew Van Ginkel, prevailed with more than 42 percent of the vote. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Ryan’s performance as the cyborg-out-of-water is quite good (and, like Leonard Nimoy’s turn as Spock, subtly funny). — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

cybernetic + organism

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cyborg

noun

cy·​borg ˈsī-ˌbȯ(ə)rg 

: a bionic human