desk (Meaning)
desk (n)
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
desk (n.)
A table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with flat top, for the use writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
A reading table or lectern to support the book from which the liturgical service is read, differing from the pulpit from which the sermon is preached; also (esp. in the United States), a pulpit. Hence, used symbolically for the clerical profession.
desk (v. t.)
To shut up, as in a desk; to treasure.
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desk Sentence Examples
- She sat diligently at her desk, surrounded by stacks of paperwork awaiting her attention.
- The antique desk in the corner of the room added a touch of elegance to the otherwise modern office space.
- He kept a tidy desk, organizing his pens, papers, and computer neatly in their designated places.
- The clutter on her desk was a reflection of her busy schedule and overflowing workload.
- With a sigh, he leaned back in his chair, staring pensively at the empty desk in front of him.
- The teacher stood behind her desk, ready to start the day's lesson with enthusiasm.
- The executive's desk was adorned with framed photos of family and colleagues, giving it a personal touch.
- She reached into the drawer of her desk, retrieving a file that contained vital information for the meeting.
- The old wooden desk had seen years of use, its surface marked with scratches and stains from countless hours of work.
- As she closed her laptop, she made a mental note to clean her desk before leaving for the day.
FAQs About the word desk
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartmentsA table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with flat top,
department,office, agency, bureau,service, branch, arm,division, subdepartment, subdivision
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She sat diligently at her desk, surrounded by stacks of paperwork awaiting her attention.
The antique desk in the corner of the room added a touch of elegance to the otherwise modern office space.
He kept a tidy desk, organizing his pens, papers, and computer neatly in their designated places.
The clutter on her desk was a reflection of her busy schedule and overflowing workload.
