data center

noun

plural data centers
: a facility for housing computer systems and related equipment used for the storage and processing of large amounts of data
the construction of a new data center
The generators … ward against surges and power failures to ensure that the data center always runs smoothly.—Tom Vanderbilt

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Nvidia’s share of data center chips in China fell to 34% in the first half of 2026, while shipments of its AI accelerators dropped by 44% compared to a year earlier, according to IDC data cited by Reuters. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 In a No on Proposition 45 ad released last month, opponents say the act would fast-track approval for industrial warehouses, gas lines and data centers. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The companies that figure out how will not need a stack of paper to the space station or massive power plants and data centers. — Charles Yeomans, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Finally, there are far-range options designed to travel long distances to hit strategic targets, which have expanded from military sites to logistical hubs, warehouses and data centers. — Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for data center

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of data center was in 1956

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“Data center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20center. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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