Added 9 October 2026 desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ noun Categories: PlacesThingsUncommon Words noun ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about desktop at Wordnik → Where our words come from → The top surface of a desk. A desktop computer. Laptops are often more expensive than desktops. A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes. adjective Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture. Of an application or website, designed to be run or viewed on a personal computer. desktop browser Origin From desk + top. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: backgrounddocumentarybureauscreendeskdashboardcomputationallaptopcomputerworkstationtable Back to today's word