Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A man who works at a desk, especially a newspaper writer.

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  • noun US, dated A subeditor.

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  • noun the police sergeant on duty in a police station

Etymologies

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desk +‎ man

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Examples

  • And a deskman who doesn't notice when nine kids pile into Room 213 with enough beer to fuel a frat house.

    Sunday Reading 2009

  • The deskman replied that he couldn't be sure, but that he suspected some of the people loitering in the coffee shop across the street were members of the press.

    Grave Surprise Harris, Charlaine 2006

  • An AP deskman, asked about the meaning of touts atop the wire service article about welfare-to-work, quickly replied, “It means ‘speaks in favor of.’”

    The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004

  • An AP deskman, asked about the meaning of touts atop the wire service article about welfare-to-work, quickly replied, “It means ‘speaks in favor of.’”

    The Right Word in the Right Place at the Right Time William Safire 2004

  • “I hope the rest of your stay is as good,” the deskman said.

    KILLING COUSINS ALEX MINTER 2003

  • The deskman watched the couple for a moment and then picked up a phone.

    KILLING COUSINS ALEX MINTER 2003

  • We complained about it, the deskman was apologetic, and here we are.

    KILLING COUSINS ALEX MINTER 2003

  • “We've just been to see Scarlet A,” the women said, nearly in unison, to the deskman once they were inside.

    KILLING COUSINS ALEX MINTER 2003

  • “I already talked to the police,” the deskman said.

    KILLING COUSINS ALEX MINTER 2003

  • They stood in front of the night deskman, who ran Felix's credit card.

    KILLING COUSINS ALEX MINTER 2003

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