android

[ an-droid ]

noun

1. an automaton in the form of a human being.

Android

¹

/ ˈændrɔɪd /

noun

1. a software package for smartphones, including many application programs
2. a smartphone that uses this software

android

²

/ ˈændrɔɪd /

noun

1. (in science fiction) a robot resembling a human being

adjective

1. resembling a human being

Word History and Origins

Origin of android¹

From the New Latin word androīdēs, dating back to 1720–30. See andr-, -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of android¹

C18: from Late Greek androeidēs manlike; see andro- , -oid

Example Sentences

The filmmaker, whose film stars Will Smith as a detective sceptical of seemingly obedient androids, accused Musk of copying his work in a post on X.

From BBC

This android — one of two nameless leads in the Oscar-nominated charmer “Robot Dreams” — envisions a small, lonely dog in his third-floor walk-up, microwaving a depressing dinner for one.

From New York Times

This Y2K vision of AI was built on decades’ worth of androids and cyborgs and Cylons, of course.

From Los Angeles Times

He gained popularity with the serialization of “Dr. Slump” from 1980 to 1984, a manga about an android girl known for her childlike personality and superhuman strength.

From New York Times

There will be smarter cars, bipedal warehouse androids, roving grocery bots removing unscanned items from bagging areas, and torso-up AI designed to look like seated female receptionists.

From Salon