city-desk

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'City-desk' refers to the department in a newspaper newsroom that handles the local or city news coverage. It's where stories are reviewed and selected for the paper.

Examples in Different Contexts

In newspaper operations, the 'city desk' is responsible for covering local news, including politics, crime, and community events. An editor might say, 'The city desk team is on the ground, ensuring our readers stay informed about what's happening in their city.'

Practice Scenarios

Design

Scenario:

I read that a new sustainable building design has been approved in our city which perfectly aligns with our green design policy.

Response:

I think it was the city-desk section of our local magazine that covered it. They have a keen interest in green designs.

Academics

Scenario:

Our research team has made an important discovery. We should spread the word to our university community.

Response:

We could submit an article to the city-desk of our student newspaper. They would likely write about our research.