noun Uncommon

droid

DROYD

Droid (noun) means a robot, especially one built to look or move somewhat like a human. Example: “The film featured a friendly droid that helped the crew navigate.”

noun

A robot, especially one built to look or move somewhat like a human.

"The film featured a friendly droid that helped the crew navigate."

"Engineers are designing droids to assist in warehouses."

How to use droid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short, casual word for a robot, especially a humanlike one from science fiction.

Easily confused with

android →

Common pairings

a friendly droid astromech droid

Word forms

droids plural

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Etymology

A shortening of "android," popularized worldwide by the Star Wars films.

Rhymes for droid

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Frequently asked questions

What does “droid” mean?

The word “droid” means a robot, especially one built to look or move somewhat like a human. In plain terms, a short, casual word for a robot, especially a humanlike one from science fiction.

How do you pronounce “droid”?

“Droid” is pronounced DROYD (/ˈdɹɔɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “droid” in a sentence?

Here is “droid” used in a sentence: “The film featured a friendly droid that helped the crew navigate.”

What part of speech is “droid”?

“Droid” is a noun.

Is “droid” a common word?

“Droid” is an uncommon word in modern English.