writing desk
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a desk for writing (usually with a sloping top)
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a portable case containing writing materials and having a writing surface
