desktop
n. · adj.-
1 computer screen (n.) A2 Elementary Computingthe main screen you see on your computer where your icons and folders are kept.
the primary graphical user interface of an operating system, typically serving as a workspace for icons, windows, and background wallpaper.
ExampleI saved the document to my desktop so I could find it easily later.
ExampleThe user had so many shortcuts cluttered across the desktop that the background wallpaper was barely visible.
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2 type of computer (n.) A2 Elementary Computinga computer that is designed to stay in one place on a desk, rather than a laptop.
a personal computer designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk due to its size and power requirements.
ExampleHe prefers using a desktop for gaming because it has a larger screen.
ExampleWhile laptops offer portability, a high-end desktop remains the preferred choice for video editing and complex 3D rendering tasks.
- PC
- workstation
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3 surface of a desk (n.) B1 Intermediatethe flat top part of a desk where you work.
the upper horizontal surface of a desk.
ExampleShe cleared her desktop of all the old papers before starting the new project.
ExampleThe executive's mahogany desktop was polished to a high shine, reflecting the lamp light in the dim office.
- tabletop
- work surface
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4 designed for a computer (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Computingdescribes a version of a website or software made for a computer instead of a phone.
relating to a version of an application or website designed to be viewed on a personal computer rather than a mobile device.
ExampleThe mobile app is okay, but the desktop version has many more features.
ExampleThe developers prioritised the desktop experience, ensuring that the complex data tables were fully legible on larger monitors.
- non mobile
- full site
From desk + top.