1. writing desks with drawers and compartments, typically having a hinged writing surface
Usage: plural of escritoire; formal

Examples

• The antique shop displayed several beautiful escritoires from the 18th century.
• She inherited two mahogany escritoires from her grandmother’s estate.
• The museum’s collection includes ornate French escritoires with intricate inlays.
• Modern escritoires often feature built-in charging stations for electronic devices.
• The auction house specialized in selling vintage escritoires and other fine furniture.
• He restored old escritoires as a hobby, carefully refinishing their wooden surfaces.