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abandonware

American

[uh-ban-duhn-wair] / əˈbæn dənˌwɛər /

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old or outdated software for which the publisher has discontinued updates, technical support, or distribution.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.

abandonware British

/ əˈbændənˌwɛə /

noun

computer software which is no longer sold or supported by its publisher

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Usage

What does abandonware mean? Abandonware is software that has been abandoned by the person or company that made or owns it, that is, the products are no longer being actively sold or supported. How is abandonware pronounced?[ uh-ban-duhn-wair ]What are other words related to abandonware?

Etymology

Origin of abandonware

First recorded in 2000–05; abandon ( def. ) + -ware ( def. )

Example Sentences

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What’s more, it’s not one of those cases where a company is still taking money for what’s essentially abandonware — the most recent release is WordPerfect 2021.

From The Verge • Jul. 20, 2022

Apple came very late to the home screen widget game on the iPhone, but it’s already surpassed most of the crufty widget abandonware you’ll find from most Android apps.

From The Verge • May 18, 2021

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