Desktop

What do we mean by desktop?

The top of a desk. noun

The area of a display screen where images, windows, icons and other graphical items appear. noun

Designed for use on a desk or table. adjective

The top surface of a desk. noun

A desktop computer. noun

The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper. noun

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

Of an application, converted to be carried out on a personal computer. adjective

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

The top of a desk noun

The top surface of a desk.

A desktop computer.

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

(v.) To (abusively) alter someone's PC wallpaper settings. Urban Dictionary

To be as neutral as possible in the office. As in PC. Usually to the point of android precision. An attempt to obliterate racial/sexual/religeous offence from company activity. Urban Dictionary

The computer for Poor People. Urban Dictionary

When spotting a picture perfect image, whether it be moonlight on a lake, or whatever you think would make a good image as a background setting on your desktop (Computer). Urban Dictionary

When your desktop freezes while watching porn, causing you to quickly yank out the power cord. Getting caught with the power cord in hand and pants down. Urban Dictionary

(v.) When a laptop becomes dependent on its power source. Urban Dictionary

To look at or browse your desktop files and documents when your internet is down, while either waiting for your internet connection to be restored or if you're just bored. Urban Dictionary

Condition whereby male sits at desk trying to hide a huge erection Urban Dictionary

Adjective: someone who leaves all their frequently used files on their computer desktop. This defeats the purpose of a background wallpaper and results in making you even less organized. Urban Dictionary

Someone in a chatroom/anyone online/on your desktop othat says all the right things. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to desktop:
desktop, desk-top, xdesktop.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word desktop:
gnome, ubuntu, widget, widgets, laptop, pcs, workstation, firefox, linux, computers, folder, browser, solaris, calculator, wallpaper, notebook, gadgets, macintosh, server, intel, apps, graphical, gui, adobe, gis, metaphor, unix, windows, socket, client, icons, processor, android, microsoft, tablet, applications, default, usb, ios, app, chrome, interface, mobile, cpu, software, mac, functionality, menu, user, application, environment, vista, computing, printer, publishing, computer, web, remote, explorer, iphone, virtual, graphics, install, api, keyboard, tablets, apple, update, files, google, email, devices, portable, file, disk, window, desk, hardware, proprietary, embedded, html, compatible, protocol, suite, sharing, cloud, operating, updates, ibm, icon, mouse, platforms, multimedia, drives, clients, java, tool, tools, capabilities, monitor.

Words that rhyme with desktop:
top, shop, stop, drop, pop, crop, hop, swap, chop, op, flop, prop, sop, backdrop, cop, mop, workshop, fop, taupe, agitprop, eavesdrop, slop, strop, atop, lollipop, bop, lop, plop, nonstop, aesop, backstop, laptop, countertop, opp, wop, bebop, co-op, klopp, tabletop, glop, scaup, bellhop, shortstop, rooftop, raindrop, shoppe, treetop, barbershop, malaprop, blacktop, bus stop, full stop, pawnshop, sweatshop, knop, hilltop, bookshop, gigaflop, mountaintop, soda pop, non-stop, turboprop, tank top, eyedrop, dunlop, coffee shop, hoppe, flag stop, whistle stop, big top, dry mop, dopp, whaap, cough drop, riding crop, tuck shop, take a hop, glottal stop, head shop, bopp, chop shop, truck stop, potential drop, belly flop, talk shop, copp, print shop, sharecrop, whaup, beauty shop, closed shop, bucket shop, cover crop, pet shop, spinning top, catch crop, open shop, hopeh, mutton chop, popp.

Adjectives that are often used to describe desktop:
windows, virtual, remote, entire, own, graphical, active, local, standard, personal, portal, single, current, typical, real, electronic, corporate, clean, based, cluttered, empty, polished, main, full, actual, mechanical, wooden, integrated, familiar, traditional, regular, gray, powerful, blank, messy, secure, consistent, click, semantic, conventional, google, customized, smooth, personalized, bare, shiny, architectural, digital, scarred, extended, interactive, classic, persistent, portable, neat, end, select, shared, crowded, flat, networked, uncluttered.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective desktop:
computers, systems, computer, publishing, videoconferencing, publishers, icons, video, software, printers, conferencing, applications, items, file, users, themes, background, machines, windows, tools, guide, box, shortcut, wallpaper, icon, mapping, folder, files, pcs, programs, support, settings, environment, printing, application, management, window, access, search, metaphor, scanners, environments, models, integration, packages, technology, printer, managers, space, replacement, study, products, versions, estate, publisher, presentation, units, readers, tab, color, reality, session, interface, toolbar, teleconferencing, elements, computerization, production, publication, options, centrifuge, figure, pattern, calculators, clients, hardware, equipment, macs, backgrounds, display, apps, user, solutions, microcomputers, grids, organizers, workstations, developers, keyboards, object, command.

Words that sound like desktop:
desktop, desktops, duck tape, dustup, dust up, duct tape, disk shape, dust-up, desk job, dice cup, dead stop, desked, dusked, dust mop, dustmop, disked, doorstop, death cup, death cap, tucked up, desta, door stop, desto, dressed up, desco, daytop, deck up, descoteaux, tank top, tanktop, two-step, housetop, two step, toss it up, describe, disco, dusty, disturb, dubstep, dusky, desoto, dicta, disko, decap, dig deep, dusti, disap, disty, disto, dunce cap, dicty, dictu, decked out, dust cap, dustheap, desk, desks, doorstep, decked, dest, door step, docta, dtop, tuckshop, de soto, dect, dressed-up, tuck shop, death camp, dostie, desking, death cab, deskin, doctor up, tusked, dosta, deste, demo tape, diacope, dress shop, docity.