: 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.
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PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Business travelers will appreciate the easy-access front compartment, which features a padded laptop sleeve and pockets to keep your passport and other travel documents in easy reach.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Calpak Luka Duffel The iconic Luka Duffel is my go-to personal item bag for domestic flights because it’s perfectly sized to fit underneath an airplane seat and can hold my in-flight essentials, like headphones, my laptop, a book, a sweater, and snacks.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
At the same time, both rivals rely on external, laptop-style adapters.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Business travelers will appreciate the easy-access front compartment, which features a padded laptop sleeve and pockets to keep your passport and other travel documents in easy reach.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Common items that contain lithium batteries include smartphones, laptops, tablets and e-readers, smartwatches and fitness trackers and portable power banks.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Calpak Luka Duffel The iconic Luka Duffel is my go-to personal item bag for domestic flights because it’s perfectly sized to fit underneath an airplane seat and can hold my in-flight essentials, like headphones, my laptop, a book, a sweater, and snacks.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Laptop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laptop. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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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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