laptop
/ˈlæp.tɒp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: laptops · laptoping · laptoped
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A laptop computer.
Noun
Examples
He was playing a video game on his laptop.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Designed for use on a lap.
Adjective
Examples
At NCC, however, laptop portables such as the Gavilan were stealing the show, and when Miyashita returned to japan, his list of possible projects included a proposal for a portable computer.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To use a laptop computer.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “laptop” mean?
A laptop computer.
Is “laptop” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.