desk

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /dɛsk/

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Noun

Singular desk

Plural desks

A desk in an office

A writing desk in a house

1. (countable) A desk is a table for studying and writing, usually with drawers.

   The students sat at their desks quietly while the teacher walked around the room.

   The phone on her desk buzzed; Gillian picked it up.