personal computer

noun
UK: /ˌpɜː.sən.əl kəmˈpjuː.tər/
US: /ˌpɝː.sən.əl kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ/

  1. A computer designed for use by one person at a time.

    1. I use a personal computer for work every day.
    2. The software is compatible with most personal computer operating systems.

  2. A desktop or laptop computer used for general computing tasks, as opposed to a server or mainframe.

    1. She bought a new personal computer to replace her old one.
    2. He prefers using a personal computer for tasks like word processing and browsing.

Synonyms

pc laptop microcomputer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "personal computer" in English means: A computer designed for use by one person at a time., A desktop or laptop computer used for general computing tasks, as opposed to a server or mainframe..

The phonetic transcription of "personal computer" is /ˌpɜː.sən.əl kəmˈpjuː.tər/ in British English and /ˌpɝː.sən.əl kəmˈpjuː.t̬ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "personal computer": pc, laptop, microcomputer.

Example usage of "personal computer": "I use a personal computer for work every day.". More examples on the page.