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 South Carolina native formerly worked the front desk there part time more than 20 years ago. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 Pancho is a friendly Bernese Mountain Dog that guests can usually find napping by the front desk. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025 Don’t be shy about calling the front desk to confirm. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 24 June 2025 The 24/7 front desk provides support when needed, while the spacious suites and central location offer a comfortable, independent base in the heart of Charleston. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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