copy desk

cop·y desk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kop-ee desk]
- /ˈkɒp i dɛsk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kop-ee desk]
- /ˈkɒp i dɛsk/

Definitions of copy desk words

noun copy desk a desk where copy is edited 3
noun copy desk the desk in a newspaper office where copy is edited and headlines are written 3
noun copy desk the desk in a newspaper office at which copy is edited and prepared for printing. Compare slot1 (def 5). 1
noun copy desk The desk at which newspaper copy is edited. 0
noun copy desk The staff responsible for editing copy. 0

See all 5 definitions of copy desk

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Origin of copy desk

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Copy desk

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Copy desk

copy desk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

copy desk usage trend in Literature

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