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/
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
Portable computer for working anywhere
From desktop to rooftop with my laptop!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Laptop is a compound word coined in the 1980s to describe a portable computer small enough to be used while resting on one's lap. The term emerged as personal computing technology advanced, combining the literal descriptive elements of its form factor and intended usage.
Breakdown
lap (knee, lap of the body) + top (surface, upper part) = a computer designed to be placed on and used atop one's lap.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“I prefer working on a laptop rather than a desktop computer.”
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