desk
Translation
desk, writing table
Examples
I work at my desk all day.
I work at my desk all day.
Please put the book on the desk.
Please put the book on the desk.
Grammar Patterns
at a/the/one's desk in the location of one's desk I work at my desk all day.
on a/the/one's desk on the surface of one's desk Please put the book on the desk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: table, workstation, writing table
Etymology
From Latin 'discus' (plate, platter), via Italian 'desco' (table).
Memory Tips
A desk is a special kind of table for your 'desktop' computer.