chest of drawers
Definition
Noun: 1. A piece of furniture with multiple stacked drawers, typically used for storing clothing. - This is a standard item of bedroom furniture, consisting of a rectangular case with a series of horizontal drawers that slide in and out.
Usage
- The term "chest of drawers" is used to describe the specific furniture item. It is a countable noun.
- It is commonly placed in a bedroom, hallway, or dressing room.
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Advanced Usage
- "Tallboy" or "Highboy": In some contexts, especially in British English, a tall chest of drawers may be called a "tallboy." In American English, a similar two-part piece (a chest on a lower chest or table) is a "highboy."
- Example: The antique tallboy in the corner is a family heirloom.
Variants and Related Words
- Dresser (noun): In American English, "dresser" is often used synonymously with "chest of drawers." It can also refer to a similar piece with a mirror attached.
- Bureau (noun): In British English, "bureau" can sometimes refer to a chest of drawers, though it more commonly means a writing desk.
- Chest (noun): Can be a shorter form, but "chest" alone can also refer to a large, sturdy box with a lid (e.g., a treasure chest).
Synonyms
- Dresser: A piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes, often with a mirror.
- Commode: An older term for a chest of drawers or a low cabinet.
- Tallboy: A tall chest of drawers.
Related Phrases
- Chest of drawers does not have phrasal verbs, as it is a compound noun. The phrase itself is the standard term.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms that use the specific phrase "chest of drawers."
Noun
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furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
