Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of sensor Find synonyms for: Noun 1. detector, sensor, sensing element, device usage: any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of sensor (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: persiflage Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language