1. the surface of a desk
2. the main screen area of a computer’s graphical user interface where icons and windows appear
Usage: computing
3. desktop computers, as opposed to laptops or mobile devices

Examples

• The students cleared their desktops before the exam.
• She organized the files on her computer’s desktop.
• The IT department is replacing all the old desktops with newer models.
• His desktop was cluttered with shortcuts and documents.
• Many offices are switching from desktops to laptops for flexibility.
• The desktop wallpaper showed a beautiful mountain landscape.
• Desktops typically offer more processing power than portable devices.