secretaire

American  

[sek-ri-tair] / ˌsɛk rɪˈtɛər /

noun

French Furniture.

1. any writing desk resembling a secretary.

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secretaire British  

/ ˌsɛkrɪˈtɛə /

noun

1. an enclosed writing desk, usually having an upper cabinet section

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Etymology

Origin of secretaire

1810–20; < French secrétaire secretary

Example Sentences

Tucked between a George II mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase and a series of manuscript and watercolor maps showing the waterways of Venice, Clausen found a type of antiquated nautical map known as a portolan chart.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023

The independent judicial officer heard evidence and submissions from Fillol, who pleaded guilty, from the Stade Francais Paris secretaire general, Cedric Boudarel, and from the club's legal counsel.

From The Guardian • Apr. 11, 2013

In the bedroom I write in is Dr. Johnson’s own bookcase and secretaire; with looking glass in the panels which often reflected his uncouth shape. 

From Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1 by Wright, William Aldis

Then he rose and with unsteady gait went to his secretaire, and began to rummage in the secret drawers of the old-fashioned piece of furniture.

From The Chief Justice A Novel by Franzos, Karl Emil

My piano, a green sofa, and two couches with corresponding covers, a secretaire, a small bureau, and a large toilet-glass, are articles you will not forget.

From Josephine Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)