pc

1 of 3

abbreviation (1)

1

parsec

2

a

[Latin post cibum] after a meal

b

[post cibos] after meals

PC

2 of 3

noun

ˌpē-ˈsē 

plural PCs or PC's

: personal computer

PC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

1

Peace Corps

Note: The Peace Corps is a U.S. government agency of volunteer workers who help other nations with development projects.

2

percent; percentage

3

political correctness; politically correct

4

postcard

5

printed circuit

6

professional corporation

Examples of pc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

That won’t be a concern with the official release, which brings assorted search capabilities to your Windows PC. —ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026

The Justice Department's move drew stiff criticism from Greg Rosen, the former chief of the department's Capitol Siege Section and current shareholder at boutique litigation firm Rogers Joseph O'Donnell PC. —Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

FolderFort works in any modern browser on PC, Mac, or mobile — no apps or installations needed. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2026

Premeditated is repped by IAG and Caitlin DiMotta at TroyGould PC. —Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

PC

noun

ˌpē-ˈsē

plural PCs or PC's

: personal computer

Medical Definition

PC

abbreviation

1

percent; percentage

2

[Latin post cibos] after meals

—used in writing prescriptions

3

professional corporation

4

purified concentrate

Legal Definition

P.C.

abbreviation

professional corporation