calculator

noun

cal·​cu·​la·​tor ˈkal-kyə-ˌlā-tər 

: one that calculates: such as

a

: a usually electronic device for performing mathematical calculations

b

: a person who operates a calculator

Examples of calculator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The playbook’s calculator measures the environmental footprint of everything from fan travel to merchandise. —Simmone Shah, Time, 10 June 2025

Astronomy has lost one of its most assiduous calculators of eclipses with the passing of astronomer Fred Espenak. —Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 June 2025

Apps include an alarm, calculator, calendar, camera, chess, e-reader, maps, meditation, music (sound is nice and crisp), notes, recorder, weather, phone and SMS. —Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

Most personal electronic devices are allowed in carry-on baggage, including but not limited to cellphones, smartphones, data loggers, PDAs, electronic games, tablets, laptop computers, cameras, camcorders, watches and calculators. —Moná Thomas, People.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English calkelatour "one who counts or computes, mathematician," borrowed from Latin calculātōr-, calculātor "teacher of arithmetic," from calculā- (attested in Late Latin as the stem of calculāre "to count, calculate") + -tōr-, -tor, agent suffix

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing calculator

• pocket calculator

Rhymes for calculator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

calculator

noun

cal·​cu·​la·​tor ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt-ər 

1

: one that calculates

2

: a usually small electronic device for making mathematical calculations