writing-case
Definition
Noun: - A writing-case is a portable container, typically made of leather or stiff material, used for holding writing materials such as paper, pens, ink, and envelopes.
Usage Examples
- (A portable case for writing supplies.)
- (A container designed for writing materials.)
Advanced Usage
- "writing-case" can refer to a specific historical item, like a Victorian-era writing slope or desk box, often with compartments for inkwells and seals.
- The antique writing-case had a hidden compartment for sealing wax. (A specialized case for writing tools.)
- In modern contexts, it may be synonymous with a "stationery case" or "pen case," though it is less common.
- He used a writing-case to transport his calligraphy supplies. (A case for writing instruments.)
Variants and Related Words
- Writing slope (n): a writing desk with a sloping top, often combined with a storage box.
- The writing slope was a popular portable desk in the 18th century. (A type of writing-case with a slanted surface.)
- Stationery case (n): a case for holding paper and writing tools.
- Her stationery case was filled with colorful pens and notepads. (A modern equivalent of a writing-case.)
Synonyms
- Portfolio: a large, flat case for carrying documents or drawings.
- Dispatch box: a box for holding letters or documents (often more formal).
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using "writing-case." However, the concept relates to the idiom "to have a penchant for writing" (a strong liking for writing).
- She had a penchant for writing, always carrying a writing-case. (A strong inclination toward writing.)
Note
- "Writing-case" is an older term, less common in modern everyday speech, but still used in historical or descriptive contexts. It is not a verb or phrasal verb; it is exclusively a noun.