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

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.

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

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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