humanoid

American  

[hyoo-muh-noid, yoo-] / ˈhyu məˌnɔɪd, ˈyu- /

adjective

1. having human characteristics or form; resembling human beings.

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noun

1. a humanoid being.

   to search for humanoids in outer space.

humanoid British  

/ ˈhjuːməˌnɔɪd /

adjective

1. like a human being in appearance

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noun

1. a being with human rather than anthropoid characteristics

2. (in science fiction) a robot or creature resembling a human being

Etymology

Origin of humanoid

First recorded in 1915–20; human + -oid

Example Sentences

In August, China held a humanoid robotics Olympics, where devices competed in soccer, kickboxing and even cleaning rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal

More than 150 Chinese companies are making humanoid robots but a market bubble risks forming in the rapidly growing futuristic industry, a Beijing official has warned.

From Barron's

Tesla shareholders, however, believe AI-trained robotaxis and other AI applications, such as humanoid robots, will unlock a new era of earnings growth for the car maker.

From Barron's

Coordinating with the factory brain, humanoid robots in Jingzhou carry molded components to an inspection station, where a 3-D camera performs checks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Little is known about the plot for “Fire and Ash,” but it will surely involve beautifully rendered space creatures, blue alien humanoids and Sigourney Weaver standing 20 feet tall.

From Salon