desktop

[ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp]noun

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

Example sentence

“Save the file to your desktop so it's easy to find later.”

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 small solid piece of medicine or another substance that is easy to swallow; a pill.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.