Synonyms for

Desks

Verb / desks / Another word for desks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Desks are a piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface and typically with drawers, in which one can read, write, or do other work.

Synonyms & similar words

desk workstations tables counters chairs workbenches bureaus secretaries escritoires davenports lecterns pulpits stands podiums rostrums benches seats perches settees

Synonyms by register

Formal

table workstation writing table

Informal

station cubby

Literary

lectern easel

Antonyms

standing open floor ground bare unoccupied

Common collocations

  • writing desk
  • office desk
  • computer desk
  • school desk
  • desk lamp
  • desk chair
  • desk organizer
  • desk surface

Word family

noun desk

Usage note

The word 'desk' primarily refers to a piece of furniture. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to an office or a department, as in 'the sports desk'.

Example sentences

  1. My desk is brown.
  2. I keep my pencils in my desk.
  3. My teacher's desk is cluttered.
  4. I like to draw on my desk.
  5. My desk is messy.

Quotes

  • I'm always at my desk eight or nine hours a day, so as much as I love my job, I'm happy to have weekends where I can be a little more unguarded and free.
  • I don't get out of bed for less than $10,000 a day.
  • I am not at the office at the moment. Please send any work to be done to the desk of my secretary.

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