droid
Americannoun
Usage
What else does droid mean? Droid is short for android, meaning “robot.”The word droid is popularly known for its use as the name for intelligent robots in Star Wars. Some of the franchise’s most famous droids include R2-D2, C-3P0, and BB-8. What are some other words related to droid?WookieeJedistorm trooperBaby Yoda
Etymology
Origin of droid
By shortening
Example Sentences
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A young man from Tatooine sets out to find his malfunctioning droid and ends up saving the galaxy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Musk said in November, referencing the droid characters in “Star Wars” movies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026
Jonas doesn’t see 2026 as the year of the droid, though.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
Tesla's droid has been appearing in more public settings as of late - serving burgers and popcorn to customers at the company's Hollywood diner.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
Then, following a set of instructions I’d programmed into it, the little droid used its clawlike index finger to enter a series of commands on the device’s control panel.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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