Search Dictionary
Definition of laptop

laptop

/ˈlæp.tɑːp/
lap · top
Plural:laptops
JUMP TO:

laptop Lexical Profile

laptop Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, featuring an attached screen and keyboard, small enough to rest comfortably on a user's lap.

Example

"She opened her laptop to finish the presentation while waiting for her flight at the airport."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for laptop
Antonyms
View all antonyms for laptop

• Nearby Words

lapageria
lapel
lapsi
laptop
lapwing
larch
lard

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1980s by combining 'lap' and 'top', modeled directly on 'desktop' to emphasize the device's portability and ability to be used while resting on the user's lap.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laptop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laptop
Wordmom is your complete guide to the English language. Whether you're looking up a definition, searching for the perfect synonym, or unscrambling letters for a word game, our comprehensive suite of tools is designed to help you find the right word, every time.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE®, Words With Friends®, Wordle®, and related game titles or tournament codes are registered trademarks of their respective owners (including Hasbro, Mattel, Zynga, The New York Times, NASPA, and WESPA). Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes, not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by these entities. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use for compatibility.