Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escritoire
noun
/ˈɛskrɪtəˌr/
Definition
A writing desk, often with compartments or a hinged top that opens to reveal a surface for writing.
Examples
- She sat at her escritoire, carefully penning her thoughts in the evening light.
- The antique shop featured a beautiful escritoire, perfect for a writer’s nook.
Meaning
An escribano, or escribiture, used primarily for writing, constructed with drawers or shelves to store materials.
Synonyms
- writing desk
- writing table
- desk
