computer
Definition
A programmable electronic device designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results.
A device that acts as both a productivity powerhouse and a digital vault for one's most regrettable browser history and controversial hard drive contents.
Examples
My computer is essentially a very expensive machine for getting distracted by cat videos while ignoring the actual work I was supposed to finish three hours ago.
Some people treat their computer like a Fort Knox for high-stakes secrets, though history suggests they are usually more vulnerable than a screen-door in a hurricane.
I told the technician my computer was running slow, and he suggested that perhaps the issue wasn't the processor, but the sheer volume of questionable life choices saved in my downloads folder.