laptop computer
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Definition
Noun: A laptop computer is a portable, battery-powered personal computer that is small and light enough to be used conveniently on a person's lap. It integrates a screen, keyboard, touchpad or pointing device, and speakers into a single, foldable unit.
Usage
The term "laptop computer" is used to describe this specific class of portable computer, distinguishing it from larger, non-portable desktop computers and from other portable devices like tablets. It is often shortened to "laptop."
Examples
- Noun:
- I need to buy a new laptop computer for my university studies.
- She closed her laptop computer and put it in her bag.
- The presentation was given directly from the speaker's laptop computer.
Advanced Usage
- "laptop": The common abbreviated form.
- I'll bring my laptop to the meeting.
- The term emphasizes portability and self-contained functionality for work, study, or entertainment while traveling or in locations without a fixed desk.
Variants and Related Words
- Laptop (n): The standard, shortened form of "laptop computer."
- Notebook (computer) (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "laptop," sometimes implying an even thinner or lighter model.
- Portable computer (n): A broader category that includes laptops.
- Desktop computer (n): A non-portable personal computer, used as a contrast to a laptop.
Synonyms
- Notebook (computer)
- Portable computer
Antonyms
- Desktop computer
- Tower (computer)
Noun
- a portable computer small enough to use in your lap