desktop

B2 Topic:Technology & Computing

US /ˈdɛsktɒp/ UK [ˈdɛskˌtɒp] See IPA manual

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Meanings

1

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

Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.
2

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

I added the new app icon to my desktop.
3

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

The desktop version of the site has more features.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

2 noun · the main screen of a... background

Word family

Derived forms crash-to-desktopdeskbardesknotemultidesktopnettopnondesktopwebtop

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Phrases (1)

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desktop computer
a full-sized computer unit designed to sit on a desk rather than be carried

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From desk + top.

Topics

Technology & Computing

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