word processor

noun

: a device or program used to perform word processing

Examples of word processor in a Sentence

At work she sits in front of her word processor all day.

She closed down her word processor and opened her e-mail program.

Recent Examples on the Web

Haley began writing the play in 2008, not with a word processor, but on InDesign software more conducive to creating graphic novels. —David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025

This basic word processor and document editor had been installed by default on Windows computers since the launch of Windows 95. —Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024

Unlike the letters inked on a typewriter’s paper substrate, the text displayed on word processors obeys a different metaphysics, thus conferring a much higher degree of freedom. —Sheon Han, WIRED, 9 May 2023

Canvas integrates a word processor with ChatGPT’s AI assistance, eliminating the need to switch between different tools and offering users smoother workflow. —Gene Marks, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for word processor

• intercessor
• predecessor
• preprocessor
• vasopressor
• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor

Kids Definition

word processor

noun

: a keyboard-operated terminal usually with a video display and a magnetic storage device for use in word processing

also : software (as for a computer system) to perform word processing