NYT Dictionary

LAPTOP

/ˈlæp.tɑp/
NounAdjectiveVerbLAP-toplap-top · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A laptop computer.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From lap (“upper legs of a seated person”) + top, modeled after desktop.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

laptop computernotebook computer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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