word processor
noun
a computer program or computer system designed for word processing.
word processors
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pluralof word processor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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You know, I’ve had new plugins for my word processor for as long as I’ve had word processors.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
For all that bravado, though, Wang was unable to keep pace with rivals such as Apple and Dell, which provided ever-improving word processors and a whole lot more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2025
I pointed to the screen at the word “or,” signaling that access to word processors wasn’t mandatory.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2024
The companies are putting draft-writing technology into their word processors and other collaboration software, as well as marketing related tools for web developers to build their own AI-based applications.
From Reuters ● Mar. 21, 2023
But even the best software isn’t smart enough to assign trees reliably, so writers cannot offload the task of minding the tree onto their word processors.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
