Taskbar (noun)

A bar at the bottom of the screen in a graphical user interface, displaying open applications and allowing the user to switch between them.

Origin:

Mid 1990s: from task + bar.

Examples:

1. The taskbar allowed the user to easily switch between open applications.
2. The taskbar was customizable, allowing the user to add or remove shortcuts as desired.
3. The taskbar showed the time and system notifications.
4. The taskbar was a crucial component of the operating system's interface.
5. The user could hide the taskbar when not in use to maximize screen space.