Added 9 October 2026
hardware
/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about hardware at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile).
- Instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal.
- (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system.
Origin
From Middle English hardware; equivalent to hard + -ware; attested since the mid-15th century.
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