wearable computer

American  

[wair-uh-buhl kuhm-pyoo-ter] / ˈwɛər ə bəl kəmˈpyu tər /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a small computer that is worn or carried on the body; a wearable computing device.

   a wrist-worn wearable computer.

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Other Word Forms

• wearable computing noun

Etymology

Origin of wearable computer

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

I’m also planning to integrate Tap into my wearable computer setup, which is where it really could shine.

From The Verge • Mar. 8, 2018

How could yet another mechanical one really be as innovative as Apple’s new wearable computer?

From Slate • Jul. 28, 2015

Reports on its recent decision to withdraw Google Glass temporarily from the market suggest that the wearable computer was launched too soon.

From Economist • Mar. 5, 2015

The wearable computer has a rectangular screen for a face with a flexible display and comes in two sizes.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2014

The wearable computer is yet another gadget in the open- ended development that unites evolution and revolution.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai