home computer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of home computer
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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CIA director John Deutch had classified documents on his home computer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
This is much more like buying a game for your home computer.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025
Even though he predicted the PC movement, Moore told Forbes magazine that he did not buy a home computer himself until the late 1980s.
From Reuters ● Mar. 25, 2023
The ACP subsidy enables many Southern Californians to obtain a broadband connection to their home computer, game console and smart TV sets at no charge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
On each table there was a different classic home computer or videogame system, accompanied by tiered racks that appeared to hold a complete collection of its peripherals, controllers, software, and games.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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