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

But the custom build offers a better user interface that the sales team actually uses, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

We’ve married the user interface with AI, and AI is working hand-in-glove with the user interface.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

This formalized map of article structure allows the user interface design to be uncoupled from the underlying database system, an important step toward interoperability.

From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress