desktop

noun/ˈdɛskˌtɑp/

Frequency rank: #4,601 most common English word

Meaning

The main screen area of a computer where files and icons are displayed, or a type of computer designed to sit on a desk.

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Example sentence

I saved all my project files on the desktop so I could find them quickly.

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