: of a size and design that makes operation and use on one's lap convenient compare desktop
: 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
Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
The main compartment is unstructured to maximize packing space but two zippered front pockets offer a padded laptop sleeve and an organizer panel for your pens and credit cards respectively.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
At the company’s October 2023 Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X Elite, a system-on-a-chip (SoC) with a custom Arm architecture designed specifically for laptop PCs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Nov. 2023
The nylon, water-resistant luggage also has a padded laptop sleeve and plenty of additional interior and exterior pockets to keep your valuables organized.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2023
This one from Herschel has a number of quality features: a padded felt laptop sleeve inside, as well as a triple- lined interior that will offer durability from the elements.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
Shein already allows third-party retailers to list items on its site ranging from laptop sleeves for $7.30 to bedroom dressers for $42.99.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Aug. 2023
Its compartments include a padded laptop sleeve and zippered water bottle holder, plus there are two roomy, zippered front pockets and one even has a key leash inside.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
Since then, Raskin said in Friday’s message, Comer has refused to give his colleagues a copy of Hunter Biden’s laptop hard drive, despite continuously citing information from it in media appearances.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 28 July 2023
Solcyré Burga, TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
Its current weekly ad features a Microsoft Surface laptop — 14.4 inch screen, 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage — discounted from around $2,100 to around $1,800.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Exactly how much of each clean energy metal is there in the laptops, printers, and smart fridges the world discards?
—Maddie Stone / Grist, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
The women with the highest game scores were given first pick, and a program organizer led them outside, one after another, to a laptop displaying head shots of the men.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Technically, Barnhart says, companies should verify their remote workers’ devices and make sure that there is no remote software connecting to a company laptop or network.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
The unit produces 7,000 watts of regular run power and 9,000 watts of surge power, which should be plenty to operate laptops, phones, small electronics, and essential small appliances around your home.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
In addition to its spacious interior, which many reviewers use to carry laptops, books, and more, the bag is outfitted with lightweight, durable, and water-resistant material.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Osterloh’s job was to build the homes for Google Assistant: phones, speakers, VR headsets, laptops, smartwatches, and more.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
Adjective
This set features a padded laptop sleeve that fits laptops up to 15 inches, as well as a smaller padded sleeve for tablets and file folders.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
The main compartment is unstructured to maximize packing space but two zippered front pockets offer a padded laptop sleeve and an organizer panel for your pens and credit cards respectively.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
At the company’s October 2023 Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X Elite, a system-on-a-chip (SoC) with a custom Arm architecture designed specifically for laptop PCs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Nov. 2023
The nylon, water-resistant luggage also has a padded laptop sleeve and plenty of additional interior and exterior pockets to keep your valuables organized.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2023
This one from Herschel has a number of quality features: a padded felt laptop sleeve inside, as well as a triple- lined interior that will offer durability from the elements.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
Shein already allows third-party retailers to list items on its site ranging from laptop sleeves for $7.30 to bedroom dressers for $42.99.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Aug. 2023
Its compartments include a padded laptop sleeve and zippered water bottle holder, plus there are two roomy, zippered front pockets and one even has a key leash inside.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
Since then, Raskin said in Friday’s message, Comer has refused to give his colleagues a copy of Hunter Biden’s laptop hard drive, despite continuously citing information from it in media appearances.
—Tori Otten, The New Republic, 28 July 2023
Noun
Police looked in Mitchell’s backpack and found two laptops, a cell phone, Mitchell’s personal identification documents, and tupperware.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
Its current weekly ad features a Microsoft Surface laptop — 14.4 inch screen, 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage — discounted from around $2,100 to around $1,800.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
Exactly how much of each clean energy metal is there in the laptops, printers, and smart fridges the world discards?
—Maddie Stone / Grist, Quartz, 23 Apr. 2024
The women with the highest game scores were given first pick, and a program organizer led them outside, one after another, to a laptop displaying head shots of the men.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Technically, Barnhart says, companies should verify their remote workers’ devices and make sure that there is no remote software connecting to a company laptop or network.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2024
The unit produces 7,000 watts of regular run power and 9,000 watts of surge power, which should be plenty to operate laptops, phones, small electronics, and essential small appliances around your home.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
In addition to its spacious interior, which many reviewers use to carry laptops, books, and more, the bag is outfitted with lightweight, durable, and water-resistant material.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Osterloh’s job was to build the homes for Google Assistant: phones, speakers, VR headsets, laptops, smartwatches, and more.
—David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Laptop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laptop. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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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
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