home computer

noun

: a personal computer used in the home

Examples of home computer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Only two people at a time can explore this free museum’s collection, which includes a 1984 Compaq home computer and a rare variety of black obsidian stone known as an Apache Tear. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 Throughout the weekend the service has appeared to operate normally In recent years, LastPass has suffered several security incidents, including one that could have been prevented had an employee updated a piece of software on their home computer. Emily Price, PCMAG, 9 June 2024 Early last year, LastPass disclosed a successful breach of an employee’s home computer and a corporate vault that was stored on it. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 18 Apr. 2024 This is just like when that Pixar animator saved Toy Story 2 by having a backup file saved on her home computer. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for home computer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home computer was in 1955

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“Home computer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20computer. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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