desktops
noun/ˈdɛskˌtɑps/
Frequency rank: #15,830 most common English word
Meaning
Personal computers designed to sit on a desk, as opposed to portable laptops.
Example sentence
Most office workers prefer desktops over laptops because of the larger screens and better performance.
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