palmtop

noun

palm·​top ˈpä(l)m-ˌtäp How to pronounce palmtop (audio)
ˈpȯ(l)m-
: a small portable computer easily held in the palm of the hand

Examples of palmtop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But, if size and portability are your main concern, this inexpensive palmtop projector is the best option available. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 28 Apr. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

palm entry 2 + laptop

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of palmtop was in 1987

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“Palmtop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmtop. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

palmtop

noun
palm·​top -ˌtäp How to pronounce palmtop (audio)
: a small portable computer that fits in the palm of the hand
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