laptop — a portable computer that is suitable for use while traveling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a portable computer that is suitable for use while traveling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæpˌtɑp/
Korean meaning: 휴대용 컴퓨터, 노트북
Korean pronunciation: 랩-탑 (강세: 랩)
Example Sentences
- My laptop crashed right before the presentation, so I had to draw diagrams on napkins instead.
- She bought a new laptop for her university studies.
- The laptop's battery died during the most important scene of the movie.
laptop
NOUN//ˈlæpˌtɑp//
a portable computer that is suitable for use while traveling
💡 Concept
Portable computer for working anywhere
🎵 Rhyme
From desktop to rooftop with my laptop!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈlæpˌtɑp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlæpˌtɒp/
🌳Etymology
Rootlap
Suffix-top
Origin
1980년대에 만들어진 합성어로, 무릎(lap) 위에 올려놓고(top) 사용할 수 있는 컴퓨터라는 의미에서 탄생했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
desktoprooftophilltop
desktop
rooftop
hilltop
🔗Collocations
laptop computer
laptop battery
carry a laptop
laptop screen
close the laptop
laptop bag
gaming laptop
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My laptop crashed right before the presentation, so I had to draw diagrams on napkins instead.”
“She bought a new laptop for her university studies.”
😄 Fun example
“The laptop's battery died during the most important scene of the movie.”
“I prefer working on a laptop rather than a desktop computer.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
notebookportable computermobile computer
Antonyms
desktopworkstation
Related
tabletcomputerkeyboardscreenmousehardware
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