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netbook

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An economical notebook computer able to access the Internet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

Blend of net + notebook, a trademark registered by Psion.

Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Armenian: նեթբուք (netʻbukʻ) — economical notebook computer
  • Chinese Mandarin: 上網本 /上网本 (shàngwǎngběn) — economical notebook computer
  • Faroese: netbók — economical notebook computer
  • French: netbook — economical notebook computer
  • French: miniportable — economical notebook computer
  • French: miniportatif — economical notebook computer
  • German: Netbook — economical notebook computer
  • Japanese: ネットブック (nettobukku) — economical notebook computer
  • Māori: rorohiko whatunga — economical notebook computer
  • Polish: netbook — economical notebook computer
  • Russian: нетбу́к (nɛtbúk) — economical notebook computer
  • Spanish: ultraportátil — economical notebook computer