vaporware

[ vey-per-wair ]

noun

1. Computer Slang. a product, especially software, that is promoted or marketed while it is still in development and that may never be produced.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vaporware¹

vapor + -ware

Example Sentences

A tentative departure for 7:40 a.m. was put up—but that was clearly vaporware.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• application
• application software
• program