Oxford Dictionary English desktop computer nounnoun BrE BrE//ˌdesktɒp kəmˈpjutə(r)// ; NAmE NAmE//ˌdesktɑːp kəmˈpjutər// (also desktop) Add to my wordlistjump to other results a computer with a keyboard, screen and main processing unit, that fits on a desk compare laptop, notebookSee desktop computer in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: desktop computer oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com