1. a piece of furniture with a flat surface for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers
2. a counter or station where someone works to help customers or handle business
3. a department or section of an organization that handles specific tasks
Usage: business

Examples

• She sat at her desk to finish her homework.
• The teacher’s desk was covered with papers to grade.
• Please check in at the front desk when you arrive.
• He organized his desk drawers over the weekend.
• The hotel desk clerk helped us with directions.
• She works at the news desk for the local newspaper.
• My desk lamp provides good light for reading.