writing desk

Thân thiện

A writer sits at a writing desk in a quiet study.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A desk for writing: A piece of furniture, typically with a flat or sloping top, designed for the purpose of writing.
   • A portable case for writing: A portable container that holds writing materials and has a built-in surface for writing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She sat at her elegant writing desk to compose the letter.
  • The antique writing desk had several small drawers for ink and pens.
  • He opened his writing desk, took out a sheet of paper, and began to write.

Advanced Usage

• The term can refer to both a permanent piece of furniture in a study or library and a portable item used by travelers or in previous centuries.
• Historically, a portable writing desk was an essential item for correspondence and record-keeping while traveling.

Variants and Related Words

• Desk (n): A more general term for a piece of furniture with a flat surface for reading, writing, or working.
• Secretary (n): A type of writing desk with a hinged front that folds down to provide the writing surface, often with drawers and shelves.
• Lap desk (n): A small, portable desk designed to be used on one's lap.

Synonyms

• Writing table: Often used interchangeably with the furniture sense of "writing desk."
• Escritoire: A formal term for a writing desk, often one with compartments.

Related Phrases

• At one's writing desk: The state of being seated and ready to write.
  • He was found at his writing desk, working on his novel.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a desk for writing (usually with a sloping top)
2. a portable case containing writing materials and having a writing surface