DESKTOP

background, desktop, screen background

(noun) (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear

desktop

(noun) the top of a desk

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

desktop (plural desktops)

The top surface of a desk.

(computing) A desktop computer.

(computing, GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

Adjective

desktop (not comparable)

Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.

(computing) Of an application, designed to be run on a personal computer.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.

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