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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
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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.
A young woman at the reception desk looked up as the girls advanced.
From 191a loudspeaker on the reception desk came the voice of a world-famous crooner which Helen recognized instantly.
He entered through the big main door and walked to the reception desk.
I strolled across to the reception desk, trying hard to maintain an air of complete innocence as regards my personal appearance.
The Belphin at the reception desk did not give off the customary smiling expression.
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