A desk consisting of a flat surface resting on two columns of drawers with a space between for the legs

Alternative spelling of newsdesk

The desk in a newspaper office where copyreading takes place. / The staff responsible for editing copy.

(idiomatic) One who spends his or her time seated at a desk; especially one who is more concerned with procedure, paperwork, or administration than with its ultimate goal or practical consequence.

The reception of an office, hotel, or the like.

(informal) An employment position in which one remains mostly seated at a desk, performing routine office work.

plural of desk jockey

(US, military) A serviceman relegated to menial deskwork, often due to poor physical and mental abilities.

plural of desk pilot

(business, psychology) A sudden fit of anger caused by office-related stress or environment.