laptop
Definition
- Noun:
- A portable computer small enough to use on one's lap: A
laptopis a compact, battery-powered personal computer designed for mobile use, integrating a screen, keyboard, and trackpad or pointing device into a single unit.
Usage
- The word is a countable noun. It refers to the physical device itself.
- It is commonly used in both professional and casual contexts to distinguish portable computers from larger, stationary desktop computers.
Examples
- Noun:
- I always take my
laptopwith me when I travel for work. - Her new
laptopis very lightweight and has a long battery life. - Please remember to shut down your
laptopbefore putting it in your bag.
Advanced Usage
- "Laptop" as a modifier: The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related items.
- She bought a new
laptopbag. (Here, 'laptop' describes the type of bag.) - He needed a
laptopcharger. (Here, 'laptop' describes the type of charger.)
Variants and Related Words
- Laptop computer: A fuller, more formal term with the same meaning.
- Notebook (computer): A near-synonym, often used interchangeably with , though sometimes implying an even thinner or more compact model.
- Desktop (computer): An antonym; a personal computer designed to stay in a single location.
Synonyms
- Notebook (computer): A portable personal computer.
- Portable computer: A general term for any computer designed to be easily moved.
Related Phrases
- Laptop-friendly: Describing a place, like a café or library, that is suitable for using a laptop, often offering power outlets and Wi-Fi.
- This coffee shop is very
laptop-friendly.
- Laptop desk/lap desk: A small, portable surface designed to hold a laptop on one's lap.
- He uses a lap desk to keep his
laptopcool.
Noun
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a portable computer small enough to use in your lap
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