Reading Desk (Noun)
Meaning
Desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The professor adjusted the reading desk to a comfortable height before beginning her lecture on 19th-century literature.
- The reading desk in the university's main auditorium was a beautiful piece of oak craftsmanship.
- She placed her notes on the reading desk and cleared her throat to start the presentation.
- The instructor wheeled the reading desk to the front of the classroom and began to read from her textbook.
- The lectern had a built-in reading desk that allowed the speaker to easily switch between notes and visual aids.