Desk

/dɛsk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface for working at, usually with drawers for storage.

She placed her laptop on the desk to start working.

An office or workspace designated for a particular person or purpose.

The manager's desk was cluttered with papers and files.

A counter or table in a public place, often for information or assistance.

He approached the reception desk to check in for his appointment.

Middle French 'desque', from Latin 'desca', from 'de' + 'scabere' (to write).

desk job

A job that is performed mainly while sitting at a desk, rather than in a more active environment.

news desk

A specific place in a newsroom where the news is gathered and organized.

front desk

The reception area in an establishment where guests or clients are received.

workstation

An area equipped for a specific task or job.

bureau

An office or organization; also, a type of desk.

table

A piece of furniture with a flat surface for working or dining.

Desk jockey

He’s a desk jockey, spending all his time in front of a computer.

Desk duty

After the incident, he was assigned desk duty as a punishment.