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.”
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A robot, especially one built to look or move somewhat like a human.
"I'm close to finding those maps. I know it! Then six more missions and I'll have enough creds to set myself up in style on some snug and safe planet. I'll have a bunch of droid servants and never have to get my hands dirty again."
— S. E. Gilchrist (2014)
"The film featured a friendly droid that helped the crew navigate."
"Engineers are designing droids to assist in warehouses."
"It's crazy. They're swarming all over Carron City. They're stopping robots in the streets—household Robs, commercial Droids, all of them. They just look at them, and then the others quit work and start off with them."
— Mari Wolf, Robots of the World! Arise! (1952)
How to use droid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, casual word for a robot, especially a humanlike one from science fiction.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a friendly droid
astromech droid
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
A shortening of "android," popularized worldwide by the Star Wars films.
Rhymes for droid
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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.
