desks
word · lemma: desk
Definition
Desks are tables used for working, studying, or writing, usually found at home, school, or in offices.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of 'desk'. Used for school, office, or study furniture. In schools, especially in the US, 'desk' can refer to student or teacher tables. Do not confuse with 'table', which is more general. 'Desks' is not used for dining or living room furniture.
Spanish: escritoriosPortuguese (BR): mesas - carteiras (na escola)Portuguese (PT): secretárias - carteiras (na escola)Chinese (Simplified): 书桌Chinese (Traditional): 書桌Hindi: डेस्कArabic: مكاتبBengali: ডেস্কগুলো - ডেস্কসমূহRussian: парты - рабочие столыJapanese: 机Vietnamese: bàn làm việcKorean: 책상들Turkish: sıralar - masalar (çalışma)Urdu: ڈیسکیںIndonesian: meja kerja
Example Sentences
Kids sometimes leave drawings or notes on their desks at school.
natural
There are five desks in our classroom.
basic
The students cleaned their desks before leaving.
basic
The office bought new desks for all the employees.
basic
All the desks by the window were already taken when I arrived.
natural
The teacher rearranged the desks into a circle for group discussion.
natural