reading desk

read·ing desk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ree-ding desk]
- /ˈri dɪŋ dɛsk/
- /ˈriːdɪŋ desk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-ding desk]
- /ˈri dɪŋ dɛsk/

Definitions of reading desk words

noun reading desk a desk for use in reading, especially by a person standing. 1
noun reading desk a lectern in a church. 1
noun reading desk lectern 0

See all 3 definitions of reading desk

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Origin of reading desk

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705

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Parts of speech for Reading desk

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Reading desk

reading desk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

reading desk usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reading desk

noun reading desk

ambo — either of two raised pulpits from which the gospels and epistles were read in early Christian churches
lectern — a reading desk in a church on which the Bible rests and from which the lessons are read during the church service.

All 2 Synonyms of reading desk