desktop

The main screen on a computer, where you see icons, windows, and a background picture.

• The file is on my desktop.
• Click the shortcut on your desktop.
• All the windows disappeared, leaving an empty desktop.

Common phrases: desktop icon, on the desktop, desktop shortcut

A computer designed to stay on a desk rather than be carried around.

• I use a desktop at work.
• We bought two new desktops for the office.
• This desktop is faster than my laptop.

Similar words: desktop computer, desktop PC

Common phrases: desktop computer, buy a desktop, powerful desktop

The flat top of a desk where you put things or work.

• The desktop was covered with papers.
• She wiped the wooden desktop clean.
• A heavy lamp had scratched the desktop.

Similar words: desk surface

Common phrases: wooden desktop, clear the desktop, desktop surface

The picture or colour behind the icons and windows on your computer screen.

• My desktop shows a beach.
• She changed her desktop to a family photo.
• I chose a plain blue desktop.

Similar words: wallpaper, background

Common phrases: change the desktop, desktop picture, blue desktop

Designed to be used on a personal computer.

• I prefer the desktop version.
• This desktop application works without an internet connection.
• Open the website in a desktop browser.

Common phrases: desktop application, desktop browser, desktop version