noun🔗ShareA device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas."The mechanic replaced the broken compressor in my car's air conditioning, so now I have cold air again. "devicemachinetechnologytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device that squeezes (compresses)."The mechanic used a powerful compressor to inflate the car tire. "devicemachinetechnologytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(audio) A device that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal."The sound engineer used a compressor on the singer's vocals to make the quiet parts louder and the loud parts quieter, resulting in a more consistent volume level. "musictechnologysoundelectronicssignaldevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA muscle that compresses certain parts."The diaphragm is a muscle that acts as a compressor for the lungs. "anatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA program or algorithm for compressing data."I used a file compressor to make the video smaller so I could email it to my family. "computingtechnologyinternetmachinedeviceelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
