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Desk: meaning, definitions and examples

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desk

 

[ desk /desk ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

office furniture

A piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface for writing, reading, or working on a computer.

Synonyms

table, workstation, writing table

Examples of usage

  • He sat at his desk and started working on the report.
  • The desk in the office is made of oak wood.
Context #2 | Noun

reception area

A counter or table at which a receptionist or clerk works.

Synonyms

checkout, counter, reception

Examples of usage

  • The receptionist greeted visitors from behind the desk.
  • There was a sign-in sheet on the desk in the lobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "desk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schreibtisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meja kerja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biurko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœบ (ใคใใˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bureau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escritorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท masa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ…์ƒ (chaeksang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุชุจ (maktab)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stลฏl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stรดl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนฆๆกŒ (shลซzhuล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrifborรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ (magida)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escritorio

Etymology

The word 'desk' originated from the Latin word 'discus', meaning 'disc' or 'table'. It has evolved over time to refer to a piece of furniture with a flat surface for various tasks. Desks have been used for centuries as a practical and essential piece of furniture in offices, homes, and other settings.

See also: desktop.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,483, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.