Laptop
Noun
UK
/ˈlæp.tɒp/
US
/ˈlæp.tɑːp/
Definition
A small computer you can carry and use anywhere.
Example
"She bought a new laptop."
"Students use laptops to write notes, watch lessons, and complete online assignments."
"His laptop battery lasted all day, so he worked comfortably without charging it."
Explanation
A laptop is a small computer you can easily carry and use in different places. It refers to a computer that folds open and has a screen and keyboard in one piece. Laptops can connect to the internet, run apps, store files, and help with study or work. For example, Jack uses his laptop for school work. They are smaller than desktop computers (large computers that stay on a table) and can work using a battery, so people use them while travelling or sitting anywhere.