laptop

noun
UK: /ˈlæptɒp/
US: /ˈlæptɑːp/

  1. A small, portable personal computer with a screen and keyboard.

    1. I use my laptop every day for work emails. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always brings her laptop to the coffee shop to study for exams. [ ] [ ]

  2. A computer that is designed for mobile use and is small and light enough to sit on your lap.

    1. He balanced the laptop precariously on his knees during the train ride. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new laptop features a longer battery life for extended use on the go. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

notebook
laptop verb

  1. To use a laptop computer for a particular task or activity.

    1. I often laptop while watching TV in the evening. [ ] [ ]
    2. She prefers to laptop at a desk, rather than on the sofa, for better posture. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "laptop" in English means: A small, portable personal computer with a screen and keyboard., A computer that is designed for mobile use and is small and light enough to sit on your lap..

The phonetic transcription of "laptop" is /ˈlæptɒp/ in British English and /ˈlæptɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laptop": notebook.

Example usage of "laptop": "I use my laptop every day for work emails.". More examples on the page.