user interface

American  

noun

Digital Technology.

1. the interface features through which users interact with the hardware and software of computers and other electronic devices. UI

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Etymology

Origin of user interface

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

It also became one of the early examples of user interface design conventions such as badges, rating buttons, sharing and recommendation features which have largely become standard features across media platforms today.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“If you can input data that way, and not have to do it in front of a computer, having that user interface improvement is really great,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

The browser’s design language and user interface resembles Chrome.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

“Voice is a very natural user interface, as are hand gestures.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

There are, however, ways to integrate these services into your graphical user interface.

From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation