desktop

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun desktop has 2 senses

desktop - the top of a desk
--₁ is a kind of top, top side, upper side, upside
background, desktop, screen background - (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
--₂ is a kind of screen, CRT screen

Definitions from the Web

Desktop

Definition:

A desktop refers to a personal computer (PC) that is designed to be used at a desk or table, typically consisting of a computer tower or case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

Parts of Speech:

Noun
Adjective

Senses:

Noun Sense:

1. A desktop as a physical object.

2. A desktop as a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed on a computer screen.

Adjective Sense:

1. Describing something related to or suitable for use on a desktop computer.

Usage Examples:

Noun Sense:

He sat at his desk, typing away on his desktop computer.
The desktop on the screen showed icons for various applications and files.

Adjective Sense:

She purchased a desktop printer to use with her computer.
They developed a desktop application for managing personal finances.

Related Products:

For related products, you can browse:

desk dictionary desk officer desk phone desk sergeant deskbound deskjet deskman desktob desktop desktop computer desktop publishing deskunk deslatte deslfish deslimed deslizamiento desluging

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics