desk

noun

\ˈdesk

Definition of desk

1a : a table, frame, or case with a sloping or horizontal surface especially for writing and reading and often with drawers, compartments, and pigeonholes

b : a reading table or lectern from which a liturgical service is read

c : a table, counter, stand, or booth at which a person works

2a : a division of an organization specializing in a particular phase of activity the Russian desk in the Department of State

b : a seating position according to rank in an orchestra a first-desk violinist

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Examples of desk in a Sentence

an information desk at an airport We will ask for directions to the restaurant at the front desk. We went to the reception desk to check into our room.

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There’s a desk, bookcase, and four chairs, including a black wooden armchair that was a gift from Tufts Medical Center, where Schenkein used to head the cancer center. — Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, "This CEO doesn’t like to be cornered," 14 July 2018 William Voge sat at a desk Thursday at his house in Jackson, Wyo. — Sara Randazzo, WSJ, "The Sexting Scandal That Toppled One of America’s Most Powerful Lawyers," 13 July 2018 Keep a laptop desk and some basic supplies in a small bag that stays in the car. — Mary Caldwell, ajc, "6 tips to help get your kid in back-to-school mode," 12 July 2018 The charger and the stand are great for a desk or bedside table, and the portable wireless charger is perfect for travel, working at a coffee shop, or spending some time outside in the sun. 3. — Samantha Gordon, USA TODAY, "These are the 5 best deals on Amazon right now," 12 July 2018 On non-game days, the building is relatively barren, with a couple of microphones and a soundboard lying on a desk. — Shaun Goodwin, kansascity, "KC Urban Youth Academy contributing more than just baseball fields," 5 July 2018 Gordon Brown gave Barack Obama a desk set carved from the wood of an anti-slave ship. — A.a. Gill, A-LIST, "Fraught, But It Counts," 4 July 2018 According to The Hill, Pruitt spent at least $9,600 on office decor in May, including for art frames and refurbishing a desk. — Renae Reints, Fortune, "EPA Chief Scott Pruitt's Big Spending Listed All in One Place," 22 June 2018 The sitting room has a sofa with velvet cushions, a dining room table, and a small desk where the Queen can catch up on work. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Inside the Grand Royal Train That Queen Elizabeth and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Rode to Cheshire," 14 June 2018

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