Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

palmtop

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables: palm-top
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of personal digital assistant.

Dated

Example Sentences

"A taxonomy of small computers—laptops, palmtops, and kneetops—was just emerging."

Etymology

From palm + top, as used in one's palm; by analogy with desktop and laptop.

Usage

Dated

Inflected Forms

palmtops (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

laptop desktop mobile phone cell phone smartphone

Synonyms

personal digital assistant

Questions

What does palmtop mean?: Synonym of personal digital assistant.
Where does palmtop come from?: From palm + top, as used in one's palm; by analogy with desktop and laptop.

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