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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Major compute consumers are already exploring opportunities for smaller data center deployments. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 The problem is, utilities are still considering data centers that likely WON'T GET BUILT in their electricity forecasts. — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 Tensions flare in Tennessee as the Memphis City Council rejects an 18-month pause on new data center development despite pushback from local residents. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Turning the tables, American technology innovation companies are positioning AI data centers as major water producers rather than water guzzlers. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 23 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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