laptop
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a portable computer that has a screen and keyboard attached together.
n.a portable personal computer featuring an integrated screen and keyboard, designed for use in varied locations.
Simple“She opened her laptop in the café to finish her homework.”
In context“The executive carried a lightweight laptop to every meeting, ensuring she had immediate access to the company's cloud-based analytics.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.describes something small enough to be used on your lap.
adj.denoting an item of equipment designed to be small and light enough for use on a person's lap.
Simple“The store sells various laptop accessories like bags and mice.”
In context“Early laptop designs were significantly bulkier than modern tablets, often weighing several kilograms despite their portable classification.”
From lap (“upper legs of a seated person”) + top, modeled after desktop.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.