hardware
noun /ˈhɑːdweə(r)/
/ˈhɑːrdwer/
[uncountable]- (computing) the machines and electronic parts in a computer or other electronic systemExtra Examplescompare softwareTopics Computersc1
- We supply computer hardware to businesses.
- The laptop drawing tablet is a very useful piece of hardware.
- This application runs on a wide variety of hardware platforms.
- It seems you've got a hardware problem; the disk drive is stuck.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- computer
- military
- new
- …
- piece
- design
- develop
- provide
- …
- component
- device
- product
- …
- (also British English, old-fashioned ironmongery)tools and equipment that are used in the house and garden
- a hardware shop/store
WordfinderTopics Shoppingc1- appliances
- cookware
- fashion
- furnishings
- hardware
- linen
- lingerie
- menswear
- stationery
- store
- the equipment, machines and vehicles used to do something
- tanks and other military hardware
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- computer
- military
- new
- …
- piece
- design
- develop
- provide
- …
- component
- device
- product
- …