standing desk

[ stan-ding desk ]

noun

1. a desk designed to be used while standing, often one whose height is adjustable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of standing desk¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Kulinski has studied the effects of using a standing desk and found that simply standing instead of sitting for just 90 minutes a day improved several health indicators in people who are overweight but otherwise healthy.

From Seattle Times

A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance.

From Science Daily

Read on for details on the latest, greatest WFH gear — including a pretty good standing desk I have been trying out.

From Seattle Times

She explains why floor sitting is the new standing desk.

From Slate

If the big message from the 2000s and 2010s was “Every office worker needs a standing desk,” then “Everyone should sit on the floor” is the 2020s-era sequel.

From Slate