desktop

noun
UK: /ˈdesk.tɒp/
US: /ˈdesk.tɑːp/

  1. The top surface of a desk, often used for working on.

    1. I cleaned my desktop with a wet wipe.
    2. The documents were scattered across his desktop, obscuring the view.

  2. A computer designed to be used on a desk, as opposed to a laptop.

    1. I have a desktop at home and a laptop for travel.
    2. She prefers using a desktop because the screen is larger and more comfortable.

  3. The main graphical user interface (GUI) of an operating system, displaying icons and allowing access to programs and files.

    1. Double-click the icon on the desktop to open the program.
    2. I customized my desktop with a new wallpaper and rearranged the icons.

Synonyms

computer workstation workspace gui
desktop adjective

  1. Designed to be used on a desk.

    1. He has a desktop computer.
    2. The company has transitioned to mostly desktop solutions for its employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desktop" in English means: The top surface of a desk, often used for working on., A computer designed to be used on a desk, as opposed to a laptop., The main graphical user interface (GUI) of an operating system, displaying icons and allowing access to programs and files..

The phonetic transcription of "desktop" is /ˈdesk.tɒp/ in British English and /ˈdesk.tɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desktop": computer, workstation, workspace, gui.

Example usage of "desktop": "I cleaned my desktop with a wet wipe.". More examples on the page.