abandonware
[ uh-ban-duhn-wair ]
noun
old or outdated software for which the publisher has discontinued updates, technical support, or distribution: This Japanese RPG is so old it’s technically abandonware, but I still love playing it.
Origin of abandonware
1Words Nearby abandonware
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British Dictionary definitions for abandonware
abandonware
/ (əˈbændənˌwɛə) /
noun
computer software which is no longer sold or supported by its publisher
Origin of abandonware
1C20: from abandon + (soft) ware
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