droid

[droid]

noun

Informal.

1. android.

Word History and Origins

Origin of droid¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Jonas doesn’t see 2026 as the year of the droid, though.

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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.

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Since first unveiling it at a Tesla showcase in 2022, the tech billionaire has suggested his company's droid could play a huge role in the homes and lives of people all over the world.

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From the Skywalkers’ fussy protocol droid C-3PO to Hera Syndulla’s cranky astromech Chopper, lovable androids are a “Star Wars” signature.

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“Vision” Volume 3’s “Yuko’s Treasure” puts a couple of orphan kids in the forefront — along with an adorable bear-like droid.

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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