Oxford Dictionary English router1 noun noun BrE BrE//ˈruːtə(r)// ; NAmE NAmE//ˈruːtər// , also NAmE//ˈraʊtər// (computing) Computer hardware Add to my wordlistjump to other results enlarge image a device which sends data to the appropriate parts of a computer network Wordfindercomputercomputer, display, drive, keyboard, memory, platform, program, reboot, router, screen See related entries: Computer hardwareSee router in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: router oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com