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desks

Pronunciation: [dɛsks]

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Learn how to use desks in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “furniture”

(noun) a desk is a piece of furniture that you use to work or study. It usually has a flat surface where you can write, read, or use a computer, often with drawers to store supplies.

Example

She sits at her desk every day to do her homework.

Example

He doesn't have a desk, so he works on the kitchen table.

Example

Where is your desk located in your room?

Context: “school”

(noun) a desk can also mean the special furniture used by students in a classroom. It's where they sit and learn, often with a little space to hold their books and supplies.

Example

Each student has their own desk in the classroom.

Example

There weren't enough desks for all the students in the new class.

Example

How many desks are in your classroom?

How to pronounce desks

Pronunciation: [dɛsks]

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