user interface

noun

plural user interfaces

: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system (such as by selecting presented options or entering text commands)

Likewise, the user interface is remarkably unintuitive, requiring a whirlwind of relentless mouse clicking to move, talk, touch, look, or manipulate onscreen objects.

—Scott A. May

… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.

—InfoWorld

especially : graphical user interface

—abbreviation UI

Examples of user interface in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Luma Dream Machine Luma’s Dream Machine is a foundation video model paired with a slick, feature-rich user interface. —IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2025

The most advanced vendors have already begun to include elements of AI user interfaces (AIUIs) in their applications. —Evgeny Grigul, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

The platform stands out from other 3D world simulators for robotic training by using Python for both its user interface and core physics engine. —Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024

Great game variety, exclusive games, live game shows, massive jackpots, and a seamless user interface are just some of the things that help BetMGM stand out in every aspect. —Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

user interface

noun

: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system

especially : graphical user interface