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
Examples of computer in a Sentence
He works all day on a computer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Use of dirty plastic directly To optimize the structure for real-world use, the team utilized computer simulations to identify a design with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
If the bill passes and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new airport name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Most computer models suggest that a coating of an inch can be expected from this system.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Kilpatricks are among a wave of families told the same thing following a computer glitch over the weekend, according to patient advocates and officials with the state Department of Community Health, which oversees Medicaid.
—Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for computer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
If the bill passes and the FAA approves the name change, hundreds of aviation navigational charts, air traffic control documentation and airline avionics computer codes that allow pilots to safely operate aircraft might have to be changed to reflect the new airport name.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Most computer models suggest that a coating of an inch can be expected from this system.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The Kilpatricks are among a wave of families told the same thing following a computer glitch over the weekend, according to patient advocates and officials with the state Department of Community Health, which oversees Medicaid.
—Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for computer
Cite this Entry
“Computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
