standing desk
noun
plural standing desks
: a desk that is designed for a person to use while standing
He also uses a standing desk to boost muscle activity …—
A. Pawlowski
A. PawlowskiStanding desks have become a trendy way to fight the downsides of sitting, promising everything from weight loss to lower blood sugar to better posture …—Brody Wooddell
Brody WooddellNow, the term "standing desk" sounds pretty firm in its meaning—a desk where you work while standing up—but often they're much more versatile than you might imagine, letting you adjust their height up and down as needed.—thestreet.com
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“Standing desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20desk. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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