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

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

From BBC

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

From Literature

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

From Washington Times

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

While he had not seen his writing desk in 12 years, he had paid tens of thousands of dollars over those years to store it and his other heirlooms.

From Seattle Times