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 pair breaks every beaker on Kirsh’s table until the cyborg slams the android over it, breaking his artificial spine.

From Salon

Some of the show’s most delicious moments feature Olyphant’s android responding to its bratty creator’s slight by simply staring at him with a tinge of menace before acknowledging his demand.

From Salon

This remains the case when Andy encounters the slimy remains of Rook, the derelict vessel’s android science officer who looks exactly like Ash, the series’ first android traitor introduced in 1979’s “Alien.”

From Salon

The idea of a Predator and a synthetic’s odd-couple team-up was intriguing even before the visual of an alien warrior carrying half an android on his back grabbed this “Star Wars” fan’s attention.

From Los Angeles Times

“We thought it would be nice to have someone who could sort of act as the caretaker of our kids,” Wilcox says of including the beloved android in the series.

From Los Angeles Times