Desk: meaning, definitions and examples

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desk

[ desk /desk ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 mesa

🇮🇳 डेस्क

🇩🇪 Schreibtisch

🇮🇩 meja kerja

🇺🇦 стіл

🇵🇱 biurko

🇯🇵 机 (つくえ)

🇫🇷 bureau

🇪🇸 escritorio

🇹🇷 masa

🇰🇷 책상 (chaeksang)

🇸🇦 مكتب (maktab)

🇨🇿 stůl

🇸🇰 stôl

🇨🇳 书桌 (shūzhuō)

🇸🇮 miza

🇮🇸 skrifborð

🇰🇿 үстел

🇬🇪 მაგიდა (magida)

🇦🇿 masa

🇲🇽 escritorio

Word origin

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.