laptop

[lap-top]

noun

1. a portable computer, usually battery-powered, small enough to rest on the user's lap and having a screen that closes over the keyboard like a lid.

laptop

/ ˈlæpˌtɒp /

noun

1. a personal computer that is small and light enough to be operated on the user's lap Compare palmtop computer

laptop

1. A portable, compact personal computer that can run on a battery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laptop¹

First recorded in 1980–85; lap ¹ + top ¹

Example Sentences

He will wait to replace his old laptop.

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We’ve all sat across from people on laptops and smartphones and wondered whether they were jotting down bullet points or shopping early Black Friday deals.

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Workers can step out onto the terrace to take a break, or bring their laptop with them to work there on a nice day.

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Analysts have said Best Buy has seen a boost from tech upgrades, with consumers seeking to replace the laptops they bought during the pandemic with more advanced models.

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Many PC laptops still have fans to cool off internal components.

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