Microcomputer (noun)

A small computer that is designed for personal or home use, typically incorporating a microprocessor and having less processing power and storage capacity than a mainframe or minicomputer.

Origin:

Late 20th century: from micro- + computer.

Examples:

1. The microcomputer was popular in the 1980s as a home computer.
2. She used a microcomputer to manage her finances and keep track of her expenses.
3. The first microcomputer was called the Altair 8800 and was introduced in 1975.
4. The microcomputer revolutionized the way people used computers in their daily lives.
5. The microcomputer industry saw rapid growth and technological advancement in the 1990s.