Definition of al desko in English:

al desko

adjective & adverbal ˈdɛskəʊal ˈdeskō

humorous

While working at one's desk in an office (with reference to the consumption of food or meals)
as adverb limp sandwiches eaten al desko
as adjective an al-desko lunch
Example sentencesExamples
- Boredom was the most common excuse for "al desko" snacking.
- Lunching al desko rather than on the Croisette this week?
- Workers are skipping the midday meal in growing numbers and opting to eat "al desko" and catch up on personal admin instead.
- After an "al desko" lunch, I talk to Gideon about an event we're planning.
- Lunchtimes are not that busy for restaurants now that most workers prefer instead to eat "al-desko".
- It's been a long workday, filled with meetings, and you even ate your lunch al desko.
- As well as tried-and-tested 'al desko' staples such as BLT and chicken, there are such temptations as roast beef, caramelised onion and horseradish cream.
- Lunches usually consist of cold sandwiches consumed al desko.
- Dining "al desko" most often involves grabbing a freshly made sandwich and some carrot and celery sticks for less than $4.

Origin

1980s: on the pattern of al fresco.

Definition of al desko in US English:

al desko

adjective & adverbal ˈdeskō

humorous

While working at one's desk in an office (with reference to the consumption of food or meals)
as adverb limp sandwiches eaten al desko
as adjective an al-desko lunch
Example sentencesExamples
- Workers are skipping the midday meal in growing numbers and opting to eat "al desko" and catch up on personal admin instead.
- Dining "al desko" most often involves grabbing a freshly made sandwich and some carrot and celery sticks for less than $4.
- Lunches usually consist of cold sandwiches consumed al desko.
- Lunching al desko rather than on the Croisette this week?
- After an "al desko" lunch, I talk to Gideon about an event we're planning.
- It's been a long workday, filled with meetings, and you even ate your lunch al desko.
- Boredom was the most common excuse for "al desko" snacking.
- Lunchtimes are not that busy for restaurants now that most workers prefer instead to eat "al-desko".
- As well as tried-and-tested 'al desko' staples such as BLT and chicken, there are such temptations as roast beef, caramelised onion and horseradish cream.

Origin

1980s: on the pattern of al fresco.

词汇	al desko
释义	Definition of al desko in English: al desko adjective & adverbal ˈdɛskəʊal ˈdeskō humorous While working at one's desk in an office (with reference to the consumption of food or meals) as adverb limp sandwiches eaten al desko as adjective an al-desko lunch Example sentencesExamples Boredom was the most common excuse for "al desko" snacking. Lunching al desko rather than on the Croisette this week? Workers are skipping the midday meal in growing numbers and opting to eat "al desko" and catch up on personal admin instead. After an "al desko" lunch, I talk to Gideon about an event we're planning. Lunchtimes are not that busy for restaurants now that most workers prefer instead to eat "al-desko". It's been a long workday, filled with meetings, and you even ate your lunch al desko. As well as tried-and-tested 'al desko' staples such as BLT and chicken, there are such temptations as roast beef, caramelised onion and horseradish cream. Lunches usually consist of cold sandwiches consumed al desko. Dining "al desko" most often involves grabbing a freshly made sandwich and some carrot and celery sticks for less than $4. Origin 1980s: on the pattern of al fresco. Definition of al desko in US English: al desko adjective & adverbal ˈdeskō humorous While working at one's desk in an office (with reference to the consumption of food or meals) as adverb limp sandwiches eaten al desko as adjective an al-desko lunch Example sentencesExamples Workers are skipping the midday meal in growing numbers and opting to eat "al desko" and catch up on personal admin instead. Dining "al desko" most often involves grabbing a freshly made sandwich and some carrot and celery sticks for less than $4. Lunches usually consist of cold sandwiches consumed al desko. Lunching al desko rather than on the Croisette this week? After an "al desko" lunch, I talk to Gideon about an event we're planning. It's been a long workday, filled with meetings, and you even ate your lunch al desko. Boredom was the most common excuse for "al desko" snacking. Lunchtimes are not that busy for restaurants now that most workers prefer instead to eat "al-desko". As well as tried-and-tested 'al desko' staples such as BLT and chicken, there are such temptations as roast beef, caramelised onion and horseradish cream. Origin 1980s: on the pattern of al fresco.
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