"vapourware" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈveɪ.pə.wɛə(ɹ)/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈveɪpɚwɛɹ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-vapourware.wav [US]
enPR: vāʹpərwâr Etymology: From vapour + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|vapour|-ware|id2=software}} vapour + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} vapourware (uncountable)
  1. (UK) Alternative form of vaporware Tags: UK, alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: vaporware

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