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

Meta says Glimmer is tailored for powering AI models that can run directly on personal computers instead of relying on computing power from data centers. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Losing data in space is not like losing a file on a personal computer. — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

This is crowding out the supply of lower-grade memory found in consumer devices like smartphones and personal computers. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

This year 18 states (and Puerto Rico) are participating, and nine of them will pause sales tax on tech purchases, including laptops, personal computers, and tablets. — Courtney Johnston, PC Magazine, 29 July 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