desktop

[ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp]noun

The main screen of a computer's operating system, where icons, windows, and the background image appear.

Example sentences

“Save the file to your desktop so it's easy to find later.”
“My desktop is covered in icons, so I can never find anything.”

Also names a full-size computer as opposed to a laptop; context usually makes clear whether hardware or the screen is meant.

Related words

tabletA thin, flat portable computer that you control by touching its screen. It is bigger than a phone and usually has no built-in keyboard.laptopA portable computer small enough to use on your lap.smartphoneA mobile phone that works like a small computer, with far more functions than a basic handset.cableA long cord or line used to link things together physically.webcamA video camera that streams live pictures over a computer network, especially the internet.pixelOne of the tiny individual dots that together form a digital image on a screen.