writing desk

American  

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.

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writing desk British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of writing desk

First recorded in 1605–15

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writing desk

Its standout artifacts include Voltaire’s custom-designed gilded armchair, equipped with a writing desk and drawers, and a re-creation of the bedroom of Marcel Proust, including a piece of his famously cork-lined, soundproof walls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

TV presenter Yvette Fielding has said she is "so honoured" to be the new owner of Eric Morecambe's writing desk.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025

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

From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2023

On recent afternoons, wearing jeans, slippers and a loose shirt, Roth came down from his writing desk and sat on the porch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2023

Joey places her writing desk near the window.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly