lap
n. countable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɫæp// UK //lˈæp// lap
n. the flat area between your waist and your knees when you are sitting down. You might put a computer or a child here.
n. the flat surface formed by the upper thighs of a seated person.
The cat jumped onto my lap and fell asleep.
She sat in the waiting room with her hands folded in her lap, trying to stay calm before the interview.
The toddler climbed into his grandfather's lap to hear a story, finding comfort in the familiar, steady presence of the older man.
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'in someone's lap' or as part of the compound 'laptop'.