desk

noun

UK/desk/
US/desk/

Definitions of desk noun

furniture

  1. A1Countable

    A piece of furniture, often with drawers, that provides a flat surface for writing or working.

    • The employee cleared their office desk before leaving for the day.

    • Students were diligently studying at their desks in the library.

    • She placed her laptop on the desk.

counter

  1. Countable

    A counter or area, typically in a public place such as a hotel or airport, where people can go for information or service.

    • They approached the reception desk to inquire about their reservation.

    • You can get your boarding pass at the check-in desk.

    • I need to go to the service desk to ask a few questions.

department

  1. Countable

    A department or group within a news organization that focuses on a particular area of news coverage.

    • The political desk is currently investigating the new scandal.

    • The financial desk is working on a report about the stock market.

    • A reporter from the health desk will be covering the medical conference.