writing desk

writ·ing desk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahy-ting desk]
- /ˈraɪ tɪŋ dɛsk/
- /ˈraɪtɪŋ desk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-ting desk]
- /ˈraɪ tɪŋ dɛsk/

Definitions of writing desk words

noun writing desk a piece of furniture with a surface for writing, with drawers and pigeonholes for writing materials. 1
noun writing desk a portable case that when opened forms a surface on which to write. 1
countable noun writing desk A writing desk is a piece of furniture with drawers, an area for keeping writing materials, and a surface on which you can rest your paper while writing. 0
noun writing desk a piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers and compartments for papers, writing materials, etc 0

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Origin of writing desk

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15

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Parts of speech for Writing desk

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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writing desk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for writing desk

noun writing desk

bureau — A bureau is an office, organization, or government department that collects and distributes information.
chesterfield — a man's knee-length overcoat, usually with a fly front to conceal the buttons and having a velvet collar
davenport — a tall narrow desk with a slanted writing surface and drawers at the side
daybed — a couch that can also be used as a bed
desk — A desk is a table, often with drawers, which you sit at to write or work.

All 8 Synonyms of writing desk