Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vaporware
Noun
/ˈveɪpərwɛr/
Definition
Software or hardware that is announced but never actually produced or released.
Examples
- The tech company announced a new smartphone as vaporware, as it has been years since the promise was made.
- Many startups have fallen into the trap of creating vaporware to attract investors without delivering any tangible product.
Meaning
A term used to describe products that are promoted but remain in development without any real release date or delivery.
Synonyms
- promised product
- unrealized software
- illustrative product
