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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No one was at the front desk at the time of her arrival. — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 16 June 2026 Guests remember the person at the front desk who solved a problem. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The agent left a business card with the front desk, raising questions about whether Streever is under surveillance. — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 1 July 2026 Tips to avoid medical credit cards Medical credit cards are usually on display through QR codes at the front desk. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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