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reception desk
noun
- a desk at which a receptionist works, as in an office.
- a counter, as at a hotel, at which guests are registered.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of reception desk1
First recorded in 1935–40
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Example Sentences
She worked the reception desk and spent several minutes pricking the fingers and taking the blood pressure of walk-in donors.
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A young woman at the reception desk looked up as the girls advanced.
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From 191a loudspeaker on the reception desk came the voice of a world-famous crooner which Helen recognized instantly.
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He entered through the big main door and walked to the reception desk.
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I strolled across to the reception desk, trying hard to maintain an air of complete innocence as regards my personal appearance.
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The Belphin at the reception desk did not give off the customary smiling expression.
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