CPU
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “CPU” mean?
The main computer case containing the central components of a personal computer.
Is “CPU” formal or informal?
CPU is generally slang.