1. a writing desk, typically with drawers and compartments
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The antique escritoire in the study contained her grandmother’s letters.
• He sat at the mahogany escritoire to write his correspondence.
• The escritoire’s small drawers were perfect for organizing stationery.
• She inherited a beautiful French escritoire from the 18th century.
• The escritoire’s fold-down writing surface revealed numerous compartments.
• Collectors prize well-preserved escritoires for their craftsmanship.