PC software
/ˌpiː ˈsiː ˈsɒft.wɛər/ · PC·soft·ware
noun
- Software designed to run on personal computers, as opposed to servers, mainframes, or mobile devices. She upgraded her PC software to the latest version of the photo‑editing suite.
Synonyms
desktop softwarePC applicationspersonal computer appsconsumer softwarehome‑computing softwarePC programsPC appspersonal computing software
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase "PC software" surged in usage after the IBM PC's 1981 launch, marking the first time ordinary consumers needed a distinct term for programs that ran on their personal machines.