Definition

A person, usually a man, who works at a desk, often in an office or for a newspaper.

Example

The deskman organized the files and prepared the reports for the meeting.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new deskman at the newspaper?

Yeah, I heard he has some interesting ideas for the upcoming articles.

I wonder if he used to work at another publication before this.

I think he did; he must have a lot of experience to bring to the team.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deskman → It is formed from "desk" (from Old French *deske*, meaning a writing table) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a person). The word "deskman" refers to a person who works at a desk, typically in an office setting.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'desk' as a writing table and 'man' as a person — a deskman is simply a person who works at a desk.

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