prototype
noun
the original or model on which something is based or formed.
prototypes
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pluralof prototype.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Zigzagging between robots, weapons and computers in his garage workshop, Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko was bubbling with excitement as he showed off his latest prototypes and dreamed of sci-fi-inspired futuristic ideas.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
As designers tap in to AI-powered tools to conceive and test new products faster, real-life physical prototypes remain a critical element of the process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ford’s Defense Department contract will see the automaker develop prototypes based on its F-Series super-duty pickups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Commercial rockets will carry the two lander prototypes into space.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Apparently, an entire section of the campus had lost power today, something Salzburg was quick to point out wouldn’t matter with the new prototypes since they were battery operated.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
