standing desk

American  

[stan-ding desk] / ˈstæn dɪŋ ˌdɛsk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of standing desk

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

While the AI couldn’t add items to my Amazon cart, it scoured Wayfair for my perfect standing desk, searched Airbnb for rental properties and found Halloween costumes on Facebook Marketplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

The adjustable height is clutch, so it works no matter how high or low to the ground you’d like to sit; it can also serve as a decent standing desk if that’s the preference.

From Slate

A standing desk for her work-from-home setup and colorful, one-of-a-kind hand block-printed bedding from Anthropologie.

From Los Angeles Times

“A standing desk can provide a nice change from sitting at the office, but too much standing can be harmful. It's a good idea to take a break from standing during the work day, either by walking every half an hour or sitting for some parts of the day,” Norha recommends.

From Science Daily

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