B1nountechnology
US/ˈroʊ.bɑːt/
UK/ˈrəʊ.bɒt/
a machine that can do work automatically, often controlled by a computer
In context
Robots do most of the heavy work in the car factory.
Our robot vacuum cleans the floor while we are at work.
Some people fear that robots will take their jobs.
Words that go with robot
adjective + noun
- industrial robotThe factory bought ten industrial robots.
noun + noun
- robot vacuumA robot vacuum is a great gift for busy people.
- robot armA robot arm packs the boxes.
verb + noun
- build a robotStudents built a robot for the science fair.
verb + preposition
- replaced by robotsSome jobs may be replaced by robots.