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desk worker

/dɛsk ˈwɜrkər/ · desk.work.er
noun
  1. A person who performs office work, typically sitting at a desk. After graduating, she landed a desk worker position at a marketing firm.
  2. A person who works from a desk, often in a home office or remote setting. As a freelance writer, he works as a desk worker from his home office.
Did you know? The term 'desk worker' has become increasingly relevant in the modern era of remote work, with many people working from home as desk workers.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Jul 24, 2026