See also: vaporware English Etymology From vapour + -ware. Pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈveɪ.pə.wɛə(ɹ)/ (US) enPR: vāʹpərwâr, IPA(key): /ˈveɪpɚwɛɹ/ Audio (US):(file) Noun vapourware (uncountable) (UK) Alternative form of vaporware.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads