taskbar

noun

UK /ˈtɑːskbɑː/

US /ˈtæskbɑːr/

A long strip at the bottom of a computer screen that shows the programs you have open.

Click the start button on the taskbar to open a program.

SYNONYMS

dock toolbar menu bar status bar

RELATED WORDS

desktop icon window shortcut start menu

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The bar in some operating systems that holds quick-launch icons and system tray items.

The clock in the corner of the taskbar showed it was nearly noon.

3. A strip along the edge of a screen in mobile devices that shows running apps.

Swipe up from the taskbar to see your recent apps.

4. A row of buttons in a software interface that gives fast access to tools.

The drawing app's taskbar let her switch between brush and eraser.