Oxford Dictionary English personal computer nounnoun BrE BrE//ˌpɜːsənl kəmˈpjuːtə(r)// ; NAmE NAmE//ˌpɜːrsənl kəmˈpjuːtər// (abbreviation PC) Computer hardware Add to my wordlistjump to other results a computer that is designed for one person to use at work or at home compare mainframe, microcomputer See related entries: Computer hardwareSee personal computer in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishSee personal computer in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: personal computer oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com