desktop

Pluraldesktops

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A computer that stays in one place on a desk, instead of being carried around.

   Like a TV that stays in the living room instead of a phone you carry in your pocket.

   My old desktop is too heavy to move from room to room.

   We bought a new desktop for the home office.

   Oppositelaptop

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   The main screen of a computer where you see icons, open windows, and a background picture.

   Like the top of your desk where you spread out the things you are working on.

   Drag the file onto your desktop so you can find it later.

   I keep my desktop clean with only a few icons.

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   The flat upper surface of a desk, where you write or put things.

   She wiped the coffee spill off the desktop.

   Stacks of paper covered the entire desktop.

   Similarsurface, top

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4. 4
   adjective

   Made to run or be viewed on a computer rather than a phone or tablet.

   Like a board game made for a big table, not one you can play on your lap.

   The desktop version of the app has more features than the phone one.

   This game only works in desktop mode.

   Oppositemobile

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5. 5
   adjective

   Made to be used on a desk or a table.

   She bought a small desktop lamp for studying.

   The desktop printer fits neatly beside the monitor.

   Similartabletop

   Oppositewall-mounted

6. 6
   nouncountable

   A computer made for one person to use at home, not a big business or server machine.

   Like a family car instead of a big delivery truck.

   A desktop is all most families need for email and homework.

   He uses a simple desktop at home, not the powerful servers at his office.

   SimilarPC

   Oppositeserver

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7. 7
   nouncountable

   The background picture shown behind the icons on a computer's main screen.

   Like the poster you stick on your bedroom wall.

   She changed her desktop to a photo of her dog.

   I set a beach picture as my desktop.

   Similarwallpaper, background

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