Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desktop

noun

/ˈdɛsktɒp/

Definition

The desktop refers to the primary user interface of a computer, displaying icons and windows that allow users to interact with applications and files.

Examples

He organized his files on the desktop for easier access.
The company switched to remote work, and everyone set up a comfortable desktop at home.

Meaning

In computing, the desktop is the visual area of a computer screen that displays the desktop environment, including shortcuts to programs, files, and folders.