android

noun
UK: /ˈæn.drɔɪd/
US: /ˈæn.drɔɪd/

  1. A robot that looks and acts like a human being.

    1. The android walked through the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the movie, the android was programmed to protect the president at all costs. [ ] [ ]

  2. A mobile operating system designed for smartphones and tablets.

    1. My phone uses the Android operating system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

automaton robot
android adjective

  1. Relating to the Android operating system.

    1. This is an Android phone charger. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company develops Android applications for various clients' needs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "android" in English means: A robot that looks and acts like a human being., A mobile operating system designed for smartphones and tablets..

The phonetic transcription of "android" is /ˈæn.drɔɪd/ in British English and /ˈæn.drɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "android": automaton, robot.

Example usage of "android": "The android walked through the door.". More examples on the page.