desk

noun
UK: /desk/
US: /desk/

  1. A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface for writing or reading on, often with drawers or compartments.

    1. I left my keys on the desk. [ ] [ ]
    2. The student organized all books neatly on the wooden desk before starting to study. [ ] [ ]

  2. A counter in a hotel, airport, or other building where someone provides information or a service.

    1. Go to the front desk to check in. [ ] [ ]
    2. She approached the information desk hoping to find directions to the exhibit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

worktable bureau reception counter
desk transitive-verb

  1. To assign someone to work at a desk.

    1. He was desked after his injury. [ ] [ ]
    2. The manager desked the new employee to handle customer inquiries. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desk" in English means: A piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface for writing or reading on, often with drawers or compartments., A counter in a hotel, airport, or other building where someone provides information or a service..

The phonetic transcription of "desk" is /desk/ in British English and /desk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desk": worktable, bureau, reception, counter.

Example usage of "desk": "I left my keys on the desk.". More examples on the page.