standing desk

noun

plural standing desks

: a desk that is designed for a person to use while standing

He also uses a standing desk to boost muscle activity …

—A. Pawlowski

Standing desks have become a trendy way to fight the downsides of sitting, promising everything from weight loss to lower blood sugar to better posture …

—Brody Wooddell

Now, the term "standing desk" sounds pretty firm in its meaning—a desk where you work while standing up—but often they're much more versatile than you might imagine, letting you adjust their height up and down as needed.

—thestreet.com

Examples of standing desk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Branch has become an AD office favorite thanks to its ergonomic chairs and versatile standing desks. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

For business travelers, the Horizon Club Business Rooms are equipped with adjustable standing desks, ergonomic chairs, and high-quality video conferencing equipment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

When used properly, a standing desk has many health benefits that can improve the quality of your life and increase your productivity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Using a standing desk at work can offset the negative effects of prolonged sitting, but standing for hours isn't the solution either. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for standing desk

• arabesque
• picaresque
• romanesque
• statuesque
• burlesque
• grotesque
• carnivalesque