desktop

noun/ˈdɛskˌtɑp/

Frequency rank: #4,601 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

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.

Illustration for the English word “desktop”

Example sentence

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

Synonyms & related words

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