English Explanatory Dictionary

desktop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The top surface of a desk.
  2. A desktop computer.
  3. A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes.
  4. The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
  5. The wallpaper of this interface.
adj
  1. Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
  2. Of an application or website, designed to be run or viewed on a personal computer.

Pronunciation

dĕskʹ-tŏp /ˈdɛsktɒp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-desktop.wav [ˈdɛskˌtɔp] [ˈdɛskˌtɒp] [ˈdɛskˌtɑp]

Word forms

desktop desktops

Etymology

From desk + top.

Derived words

crash-to-desktop crash to desktop deskbar desknote desktop calendar desktop organiser desktop organizer desktop picture desktop publisher multidesktop nettop nondesktop personal online desktop remote desktop virtual desktop webtop desktop mascot desktop publishing desktop accessory desktop computer desktop environment desktop metaphor desktop toy
This entry uses open data from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA/GFDL). Word forms are used for search and are not indexed as separate pages.
Back to search All on D Russian dictionary Dahl dictionary