desktop
1 of 2noun
desk·top ˈdesk-ˌtäp 
1
: the top surface of a desk
also : an area or window on a computer screen in which icons are arranged in a manner analogous to objects on top of a desk
2
: a desktop computer
desktop
2 of 2adjective
: of a size that can be conveniently used on a desk or table
desktop computers
compare laptop see also desktop publishing 
Example Sentences
Noun The desktop was covered with books and stacks of papers. He created a new folder on his desktop. Adjective She is working on a desktop video project.
Recent Examples on the Web
Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s why YouTube is monetizing all music formats (short & long form video, audio tracks, Live, etc.), on all platforms (desktop, tablet, mobile, and TV), in over 100 countries. Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Your screen recording will automatically save to the desktop as a .mov file. Toby Grey, BGR, 13 Sep. 2022 Intel’s slow, steady drip of information about its upcoming Arc GPUs continued last week when the company released the final specs for its four A-series desktop graphics cards. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2022 Like its big sister, the two-in-one iPhone stand can switch between portrait and landscape modes for desktop use. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2022 For live video chats, digital fashion filters are available through Snapchat's SnapLens downloadable desktop application which is compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts and Skype. Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Whittaker is bringing more transparency to the costs of operation, such as experts in maintaining code for iOS, Android and desktop, and registration and hosting. Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 Allow your boss to show off pictures of their friends and family with a digital desktop frame, which is compact but equipped with plenty of storage space for photos. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Toby Grey, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 Judging from objective testing by Rtings and other display tech reviewers, LG's OLED TVs far outclass most desktop computer monitors on the market in all sorts of measures of picture quality, from contrast to gray uniformity. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 Other changes include new workspace layouts and touchpad gestures and more customization options, like cross-desktop dark style. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 21 July 2022 Just like with the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat, the free Android equivalent can also be used to sign documents. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 June 2022 Zuckerberg said last week that the company will roll out a desktop version of its flagship social VR app, Horizon Worlds, later this year so people can experience it without a headset (the company has also talked about a mobile version of the app). Rachel Metz, CNN, 5 May 2022 Apple also a new desktop version of its personal computer called the Mac Studio that will cost $2,000 to $4,000 for the processing unit. CBS News, 8 Mar. 2022 Her son, Jim Nielsen, drove over to inspect the browser on her Acer Chromebox, the desktop version of a Chromebook. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 6 Mar. 2022 Spotify, Telegram and WeChat, for example, open in a desktop format on the wider screen. Ben Sin, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 See More
Noun
Founded by a handful of MIT grads, Formlabs introduced its first professional-grade desktop printer in 2012 and brought it to market with a Kickstarter campaign that raised almost $3 million. Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 That’s why YouTube is monetizing all music formats (short & long form video, audio tracks, Live, etc.), on all platforms (desktop, tablet, mobile, and TV), in over 100 countries. Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Sep. 2022 Your screen recording will automatically save to the desktop as a .mov file. Toby Grey, BGR, 13 Sep. 2022 Intel’s slow, steady drip of information about its upcoming Arc GPUs continued last week when the company released the final specs for its four A-series desktop graphics cards. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2022 Like its big sister, the two-in-one iPhone stand can switch between portrait and landscape modes for desktop use. Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2022 For live video chats, digital fashion filters are available through Snapchat's SnapLens downloadable desktop application which is compatible with Zoom, Google Hangouts and Skype. Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Whittaker is bringing more transparency to the costs of operation, such as experts in maintaining code for iOS, Android and desktop, and registration and hosting. Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 Allow your boss to show off pictures of their friends and family with a digital desktop frame, which is compact but equipped with plenty of storage space for photos. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Adjective
Saving a pin on the desktop version of Google Maps After dropping the pin, click Save on the side menu. Toby Grey, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 Judging from objective testing by Rtings and other display tech reviewers, LG's OLED TVs far outclass most desktop computer monitors on the market in all sorts of measures of picture quality, from contrast to gray uniformity. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 12 Aug. 2022 Other changes include new workspace layouts and touchpad gestures and more customization options, like cross-desktop dark style. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 21 July 2022 Just like with the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat, the free Android equivalent can also be used to sign documents. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 June 2022 Zuckerberg said last week that the company will roll out a desktop version of its flagship social VR app, Horizon Worlds, later this year so people can experience it without a headset (the company has also talked about a mobile version of the app). Rachel Metz, CNN, 5 May 2022 Apple also a new desktop version of its personal computer called the Mac Studio that will cost $2,000 to $4,000 for the processing unit. CBS News, 8 Mar. 2022 Her son, Jim Nielsen, drove over to inspect the browser on her Acer Chromebox, the desktop version of a Chromebook. Nicole Nguyen, WSJ, 6 Mar. 2022 Spotify, Telegram and WeChat, for example, open in a desktop format on the wider screen. Ben Sin, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1958, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing desktop
Kids Definition
desktop
noun
desk·top ˈdesk-ˌtäp
1
: the top of a desk
2
: a computer that is used on a desk or table and is too big to be moved easily
3
: an area on a computer screen in which items are arranged as if they were objects on top of a desk