cyborg

American  

[sahy-bawrg] / ˈsaɪ bɔrg /

noun

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

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cyborg British  

/ ˈsaɪˌbɔːɡ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cyborg

1960–65; cyb(ernetic) org(anism)

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Example Sentences

Others joked that he was a "cyborg" or emulating Hollywood actor Top Cruise in Top Gun, the 1986 movie that made wearing aviators a fashion statement.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

When a team of researchers from an independently governed society is forced to take a security cyborg on their mission, they choose Murderbot based on its affordability; it is a near-obsolete, refurbished model.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

It follows a private security cyborg, known as a “SecUnit,” who hacks its governing module, allowing it newfound autonomy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

Or scientists can use the insect's own "blood," a liquid called hemolymph: biofuel cells implanted on the organism can consume the sugars in its very own hemolymph to generate electricity to power the cyborg.

From Salon • May 13, 2025

Otto was suddenly worried their friend and longtime hardware clerk was a cyborg.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles