android
Americannoun
noun
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a software package for smartphones, including many application programs
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a smartphone that uses this software
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of android
From the New Latin word androīdēs, dating back to 1720–30. See andr-, -oid
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Instead of husband President Donald Trump at her side, it was the "Figure 3" android that accompanied Melania down the famous red carpet.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
A new lawsuit alleges Google’s chatbot sent a Florida man on missions to find an android body it could inhabit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
In “Predator: Badlands,” that involved giving an ugly monster emotional vulnerability and a PG-13 adventure with a couple sidekicks, including a chatty android played by Elle Fanning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
As the eggs threaten to open, the android smoothly warns the talking meat in front of him, “If you’re not careful, you’re going to belong to them.”
From Salon • Sep. 8, 2025
I want to ask her if she’s an android, but that wouldn’t be very respectful; and besides, I’m not up to it.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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