front desk

noun

: the desk in a building where visitors are greeted
We checked into the hotel at the front desk.

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There’s usually one at the front desk of resort hotel lobbies, at Guest Services kiosks, sometimes in shops. Eve Chen, USA Today, 6 May 2025 While there is no traditional front desk, a staff member is available on-site during business hours to assist with any issues. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Team captains may pick up packets regular hours May 7 to 9 at the Family Recreation Center by checking in at the front desk. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025 Both hotels feature keyless/contactless check-in (read: no front desk) and are the perfect size for full buyouts for weddings and other special events. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for front desk

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“Front desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/front%20desk. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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