minicomputer

noun

mini·​com·​put·​er ˌmi-nē-kəm-ˈpyü-tər 

: a small computer that is intermediate between a microcomputer and a mainframe in size, speed, and capacity, that can support time-sharing, and that is often dedicated to a single application

Examples of minicomputer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider this: The iPhone launched in 2007, and 10 to 15 years later, nearly everyone has a powerful minicomputer in their pocket. —Robin Shah, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

My professional career has spanned six major tech changes: minicomputer, PC, internet, social, mobile, and cloud. —Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025

The Aces had a television and minicomputer installed at each locker. —Tania Ganguli, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

In 1974, minicomputers using switching power supplies included Data General's Nova 2/4, Texas Instruments' 960B, and systems from Interdata. —IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for minicomputer

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

Kids Definition

minicomputer

noun

mini·​com·​put·​er ˌmin-i-kəm-ˈpyüt-ər 

: a small computer that is between a mainframe and a personal computer in size and speed