hard·ware
Pronounced:
/ˈhɑɚdˌweɚ/
Function:
nounMeaning:
[noncount] 1 : things (such as tools or parts of machines) that are made of metal ▪ a hardware store
2 : equipment used for a particular purpose ▪ military hardware [=guns, tanks, etc.] ; especially : computer equipment ▪ She bought some new hardware for her system. —compare software
2 : equipment used for a particular purpose ▪ military hardware [=guns, tanks, etc.] ; especially : computer equipment ▪ She bought some new hardware for her system. —compare software

