laptop

1 of 2

adjective

lap·​top ˈlap-ˌtäp 

: of a size and design that makes operation and use on one's lap convenient compare desktop

laptop

2 of 2

noun

: a portable microcomputer having its main components (such as processor, keyboard, and display screen) integrated into a single unit capable of battery-powered operation

Examples of laptop in a Sentence

Noun

He uses a laptop for business when he travels.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The padded laptop sleeve fits my 13-inch computer as well as my 11-inch iPad and even a paperback book. —Kristi Kellogg, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024

Right now, all of this is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processors, marking a seismic shift in laptop land. —Brian Westover, PCMAG, 21 May 2024

Noun

Notable features include a magnetic closure, interior pocket, and interior size that’s spacious enough for a 15-inch laptop. —Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024

It was found on March 7, 2024, on a laptop's unallocated space, meaning it had been deleted by a user, the district attorney said. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 7 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1984, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1984, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

laptop

1 of 2 adjective

lap·​top -ˌtäp 

: of a size and design that makes use on one's lap convenient

laptop

2 of 2 noun

: a portable computer that is small enough to use on one's lap, has its main components (as keyboard and display screen) combined in one unit, and can run on battery power