laptop

[lap-top] / ˈlæpˌtɒp /

NOUN

computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

PC data processor desktop computer personal computer

STRONG

CPU central processing unit device handheld computer machine mainframe micro microcomputer mini minicomputer notebook notebook computer processor tablet

WEAK

abacus artificial intelligence brain electronic brain number cruncher thinking machine

NOUN

data processor

Synonyms

WEAK

CPU Macintosh PC calculator mac mainframe microcomputer number cruncher personal computer word processor

NOUN

laptop computer

Synonyms

WEAK

microcomputer minicomputer notebook computer palmtop

NOUN

personal computer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

desktop computer minicomputer workstation

WEAK

IBM PC Macintosh PC clone computer home computer mac microcomputer

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The MacBook Neo is the company’s “first real push” into the budget laptop space, where Apple currently holds less than 1% market share, Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote in a Monday note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Concannon and her teammates plugged the drive into a shared laptop and clicked it open.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Another time, when Kavanagh was suffering ulcerative colitis, he brought his laptop and worked from a hospital bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Representatives for Joell-Deshields told the court he had not returned a company laptop as it was bought for him by the company after his personal device was damaged in his line of work.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Lola turned on a small lamp on the desk, and Max leaned close as she powered up the laptop.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

laptop

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