touchpad

American  

[tuhch-pad] / ˈtʌtʃˌpæd /

noun

Computers.

1. a computer input device for controlling the pointer on a display screen by sliding the finger along a touch-sensitive surface: used chiefly in laptop computers.

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Etymology

Origin of touchpad

First recorded in 1990–95; touch ( def. ) + pad ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Rings: When you wear the upcoming Sandbar Stream, which I tried out, you raise your hand to your mouth and tap the ring’s touchpad to talk to the AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

And you just hold the touchpad, speak and release.

From The Wall Street Journal

So close was the margin, Richards said he felt as though he had touched first but not applied enough pressure to the finishing touchpad for it to register initially.

From BBC

Also, a control bar at the top with touchpad has a PS home, options and a share button and buttons to tweak the unit’s lighting, adjust volume, lock the bar and remap the buttons or stick.

From Washington Times

This feature-rich system can be operated via a touchscreen, natural voice commands or touchpad controls.

From Seattle Times