droid

noun

ˈdrȯid How to pronounce droid (audio)
: android

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The autonomous food delivery droid robots hovered on top of the food truck counter as if the surface were a stage. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026 The pleasure droid is the product of Ultima Robotix, a company headed by smarmy tech bro Ben (Arty Froushan, reportedly among the top 10 contenders to step into James Bond’s shoes). — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 Comic-Con kicked off in San Diego on Thursday, and in a sign Hollywood may be moving beyond Peak IP, some of this year’s buzziest panels aren’t for superheroes or cute droids, but for visionary creators. — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 24 July 2026 Of all of the fascinating things that the Star Wars world has come up with, droids that can think and act independently are becoming a reality. — Brijesh Prabhakar, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for droid

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of droid was in 1952

Rhymes for droid

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“Droid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droid. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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