front desk

American  

noun

1. reception desk.

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Example Sentences

At the front desk, I was greeted by a host who accompanied me down the hall and into a glowing cerulean room.

From Los Angeles Times

I wave to the gray-haired woman at the front desk, but she’s distracted by the game of solitaire open on her computer.

From Literature

As Glassell Park is home to many Latinx immigrants, Everybody Gym prioritizes Spanish-speaking staff at the front desk.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t wanna be here,” the boy said, giving the heavy front desk a good kick, which did not hurt the desk but did bruise his toe.

From Literature

“Hello?” he called, walking to the front desk, where the ditzy receptionist answered phones, checked in families, and located, or failed to locate, packages.

From Literature