computer

noun

com·​put·​er kəm-ˈpyü-tər 

often attributive

: one that computes

specifically : a programmable usually electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data

using a computer to design 3-D models

computerdom

kəm-ˈpyü-tər-dəm 

noun

computerless

kəm-ˈpyü-tər-ləs 

adjective

computerlike

kəm-ˈpyü-tər-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of computer in a Sentence

He works all day on a computer.

Recent Examples on the Web

The compact computer provides cyclists with live info like speed, distance, ride length, and more. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 July 2025

For examples marketers may use path analysis to optimize resources and attribute revenues, cluster analysis to segment markets objectively, and computer vision to evaluate, categorize and personalize creative. —Stephen Diorio, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Meanwhile, the script also introduces Richard Pryor, who, running out of his unemployment benefits, takes a job as a computer programmer, and in no time has figured a way to beat the machine. —Arthur Knight, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025

Meteorologists at the Austin/San Antonio office were also studying computer models and noticing a dangerous buildup of moisture and heavy rain. —Rick Jervis, USA Today, 7 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

see compute

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing computer

• analog computer
• computer science
• digital computer
• home computer
• hybrid computer
• personal computer
• pre-computer
• quantum computer
• tablet computer

Rhymes for computer

• commuter
• polluter
• recruiter
• microcomputer
• minicomputer
• supercomputer
• neuter
• pewter
• router
• scooter
• shooter
• suitor

Kids Definition

computer

noun

com·​put·​er -ˈpyüt-ər 

: one that computes

especially : a programmable usually electronic machine that can store, get back again, and work with data