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

called also PC

Examples of personal computer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chipmakers, including Micron in the US, as well as South Korea’s Samsung and SK Hynix, are prioritizing supplying data centers at the expense of companies making household products and personal computers, Nikkei reported. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

When Harry boosts a USB crypto wallet from a brazen young criminal and spoiled rich kid, Dylan (Will Price), Ben has no idea what to do with it—plugging it into his circa-1995 desktop personal computer sends the machine into a tailspin. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 30 Oct. 2026

The ultimate goal is to develop a complete domestic supply chain to produce all personal computer components locally. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

PeopleSoft grew like gangbusters, went public in 1992, and reached new heights as all of enterprise technology shifted away from the mainframe and toward personal computers networked to a common server. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 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