plural noun
Electronic machines that store information and use it to do tasks such as writing, watching videos, or using the internet.
I use computers to study English.
Computers can store thousands of photos.
American English
How to pronounce computers
nounA1Very common word
kʰuhmPʰYOOdderz
/kʰəmˈpʰju.ɾɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of computer
Electronic machines that store information and use it to do tasks such as writing, watching videos, or using the internet.
What to listen for
In natural connected speech, the first vowel in “computers” can be very short, so the word may sound like /kʰm̩ˈpʰju.ɾɚz/.
Meanings & examples
Useful expressions
to start a computer by pressing its power button
Please turn on the computer.
to turn off a computer using its system controls
Shut down the computer before you leave.