What is Android

android

ˈandrɔɪd/

noun

noun: android; plural noun: androids; noun: Android

1. 1.

   (in science fiction) a robot with a human appearance.

   "there were no android security guards to stop him"
2. 2.

   trademark

   an open-source operating system used for smartphones and tablet computers.

   "I have an Android phone and I like it a lot"

Origin

early 18th century: from modern Latin androides, from andro- + -oid.

Use over time for: android