android

noun
UK /ˈændrɔɪd/
US /ˈændrɔɪd/

A robot that looks and acts like a person.

In the movie, an android helped the family with their chores.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A mobile phone or tablet that runs on the Android operating system made by Google.

She bought a new Android for her birthday.

3. The Android operating system itself, used on many smartphones and tablets.

This app works on both Android and iOS.

4. In science fiction, a being made of metal and wires that seems almost human.

The spaceship was piloted by a friendly android.