cyborg

[sahy-bawrg]

noun

1. a person whose physiological functioning is aided by or dependent upon a mechanical or electronic device.

cyborg

/ ˈsaɪˌbɔːɡ /

noun

1. (in science fiction) a living being whose powers are enhanced by computer implants or mechanical body parts

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyborg¹

1960–65; cyb(ernetic) org(anism)

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyborg¹

C20: from cyb ( ernetic ) org ( anism )

Example Sentences

The pair breaks every beaker on Kirsh’s table until the cyborg slams the android over it, breaking his artificial spine.

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Enter Ceesay’s Morrow, a cyborg with a mechanical arm and other technological augmentations, such as the ability to download a starship’s files into his brain.

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But Ceesay’s outstanding rendition of a cyborg is more alarming and somehow tragic.

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We are already familiar with cyborgs and the use of artificial intelligence androids, or synths, which we’ve seen time and time again in each movie.

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Most people don't want to look like cyborgs: "We need to make our products actually look like existing eyewear."

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