computer
Translation
computer
Examples
I use my computer for work.
I use my computer for work.
She bought a new laptop computer.
She bought a new laptop computer.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((computer)) an electronic device I use my computer for work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: PC, laptop, desktop, machine
Etymology
From the verb 'compute' plus the agent suffix '-er'. Originally meant a person who computes.
Memory Tips
A 'computer' is a thing ('-er') that helps you 'compute' (calculate).