personal computer

noun

: a general-purpose computer equipped with a microprocessor and designed to run especially commercial software (such as a word processor or Internet browser) for an individual user

Examples of personal computer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nvidia on Monday unveiled new powerful chips that would bring advanced artificial intelligence functions into laptops and desktop computers, with the new personal computer models from brands including Microsoft and Dell set to roll out later this year. —Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 1 June 2026

But the goal is to go beyond creating a personal computer, and eventually bring AI supercomputers to people's homes. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026

With the new superchips, these personal computers can run AI agents locally, Nvidia said. —CBS News, 1 June 2026

Nvidia , Microsoft — The hyperscalers were rising after Nvidia, in a collaboration with Microsoft, revealed a new processor for personal computers . —Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for personal computer

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

Kids Definition

personal computer

noun

: a small general-purpose computer with a microprocessor