Synonyms for sensor
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner.
The smoke sensor triggered the alarm.
Related words
- Phrases
- image sensor
Forms
- Plural
- sensors → detectors…
Example sentences
- detector If you don't believe me, give me a lie-detector test.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sensor | rising | |
| detector | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- detector3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (detector3 = 3 syllables).