US /ˈdɛsktɒp/ UK /[ˈdɛskˌtɒp]/
noun adj Freq #30709

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A computer that sits on a desk, rather than one you carry around.

    Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.

  2. 2
    noun

    The main screen of a computer, showing icons and the background.

    I added the new app icon to my desktop.

  3. 3
    adj

    Designed to be used on a personal computer rather than a phone.

    The desktop version of the site has more features.

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Synonyms
2 noun · the main screen of a... background
Word family
Derived forms crash-to-desktopdeskbardesknotemultidesktopnettopnondesktopwebtop

Common collocations

Etymology

From desk + top.

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