desktop

/ˈdɛskˌtɑp/
noun
  1. The top surface of a desk.
    • He keeps a small lamp on his desktop for reading.
    • She cleared her desktop of papers before starting to write.
    • The coffee mug left a ring on the wooden desktop.
  2. A computer designed to be used on a desk, typically not portable.
    • He built his own desktop for gaming.
    • The office replaced all old desktops with new models.
    • I prefer a desktop over a laptop because it has a larger screen.
  3. The main screen of a computer operating system where icons and windows appear.
    • She organized her files into folders on the desktop.
    • The wallpaper on my desktop is a photo of the mountains.
    • Click the icon on the desktop to open the program.
adjective
  1. Designed for use on a desk; not portable.
    • The company sells both desktop and laptop computers.
    • Desktop models are often more powerful than portable ones.
    • He bought a desktop printer for his home office.
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