writing desk

noun

1. a piece of furniture with a surface for writing, with drawers and pigeonholes for writing materials.

2. a portable case that when opened forms a surface on which to write.

writing desk

noun

1. a piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers and compartments for papers, writing materials, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of writing desk¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, some family possessions survive and are exhibited here: a lovely walnut writing desk used by Otto Frank, table linens with family initials, colorful crockery, a precious photo album.

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Shanthi's husband later built a writing desk out of wooden pallets so the children could do homework in the tent.

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And in their home in Santa Monica, California, she has kept his writing desk untouched for over a decade.

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The Duchess was already hobbling across the carpet to a fine writing desk, probably Chippendale.

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As an official gift, the Bidens gave their guests an antique writing desk.

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