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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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
The droid doesn’t have a face, just that George Lucas-designed chrome head that looks like a drawing of a Borzoi from memory.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025
The collection sold included full-size replicas of the famous droids R2D2 and C3PO, a battle droid from the prequel trilogy, lightsabers, blasters and a variety of Storm Trooper helmets.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
Along the way, the droid rolled through several security checkpoints.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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