noun

vibrator

veye-BRAY-tuh

Vibrator (noun) means a device that vibrates, especially one used for massage or sexual stimulation. Example: “She bought a new vibrator online.”

noun

A device that vibrates, especially one used for massage or sexual stimulation.

"She bought a new vibrator online."

(dated, mechanical) Any device that produces a rapid trembling motion, such as a component in old electrical or industrial equipment.

"The old radio used a mechanical vibrator to step up the voltage."

How to use vibrator

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost commonly refers to a sex toy today, though older technical uses referred to any vibrating mechanical part.

Word forms

vibrators plural

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Etymology

From New Latin vibrator, from Latin vibrare, "to vibrate," plus the agent suffix -or.

Origin: New Latin

Rhymes for vibrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of vibrator?

"vibrator" (noun) means a device that vibrates, especially one used for massage or sexual stimulation.

What are the different meanings of vibrator?

"vibrator" has 2 main meanings: 1. A device that vibrates, especially one used for massage or sexual stimulation; 2. (dated, mechanical) Any device that produces a rapid trembling motion, such as a component in old electrical or industrial equipment.

How do you use vibrator in a sentence?

Example: "She bought a new vibrator online."