front desk
noun
: the desk in a building where visitors are greeted
We checked into the hotel at the front desk.
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The vibe is certainly formal, but in the stylish sense of the word—don’t be afraid to make conversation with the friendly concierge or front desk staff.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The front desk clerk exchanged passports for iron keys while also running a prostitute ring; peddlers roamed the premises hawking lacquer boxes and sports jerseys in garbled English.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Prizes will be available at the front desk for completing the scavenger hunt.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Copies of the book are available at the front desk of the library.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The front desk clerk exchanged passports for iron keys while also running a prostitute ring; peddlers roamed the premises hawking lacquer boxes and sports jerseys in garbled English.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Prizes will be available at the front desk for completing the scavenger hunt.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Copies of the book are available at the front desk of the library.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for front desk
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“Front desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20desk. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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