escritoire (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɛskɹiˈtwɑː/
Definition
escritoire means a writing desk with a hinged door that provides the writing surface. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses escritoire to mean a writing desk with a hinged door that provides the writing surface.
The teacher asked students to find escritoire in the reading.
Check the words around escritoire to choose the right meaning.
How to Use escritoire
- a/the escritoire (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a escritoire."
- escritoire in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked escritoire in context before translating it."
Synonyms of escritoire
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