1
a
: a table, frame, or case with a sloping or horizontal surface especially for writing and reading and often with drawers, compartments, and pigeonholes
b
: a reading table or lectern from which a liturgical service is read
c
: a table, counter, stand, or booth at which a person works
2
a
: a division of an organization specializing in a particular phase of activity
the Russian desk in the Department of State
b
: a seating position according to rank in an orchestra
a first-desk violinist
Examples of desk in a Sentence
an information desk at an airport
We will ask for directions to the restaurant at the front desk.
We went to the reception desk to check into our room.
Recent Examples on the Web
Listen to this article The Senate Democratic majority passed a bill Wednesday that would provide jobless benefits to strikers in Connecticut, defying Gov. Ned Lamont’s expected veto should the measure pass the House and reach his desk.
—
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Plan for Adjustable Heights Opt for height-adjustable products, like desks for reading and accessible sinks for the kitchen.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
The child care worker bill was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk on May 16; the franchise tax bill stalled in committee and did not pass the House.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
These are all nods to the demands of a younger generation that is accustomed to seeing presentations that are decidedly less polished and don’t always hinge on an anchor behind a desk.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for desk
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Plan for Adjustable Heights Opt for height-adjustable products, like desks for reading and accessible sinks for the kitchen.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
The child care worker bill was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk on May 16; the franchise tax bill stalled in committee and did not pass the House.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2025
These are all nods to the demands of a younger generation that is accustomed to seeing presentations that are decidedly less polished and don’t always hinge on an anchor behind a desk.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for desk
Cite this Entry
“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desk. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
desk
noun1
a
: a table, frame, or case with a flat or sloping surface especially for writing and reading
b
: a counter at which a person works
2
a
: a specialized division of an organization (as a newspaper)
city desk
b
: a seating position according to rank in an orchestra
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share