coat stand
Definition
Noun: A freestanding piece of furniture, typically consisting of an upright pole or frame with pegs, hooks, or arms, designed for hanging coats, hats, and other outdoor clothing.
Usage
A coat stand is used in entryways, hallways, offices, or bedrooms to temporarily store outerwear. It is a convenient alternative to a built-in closet.
Examples
- Noun:
- Please hang your wet raincoat on the coat stand in the hallway.
- The antique coat stand in the corner was overflowing with scarves and hats.
Advanced Usage
- "to be a coat stand for": (Figurative, informal) To be used or treated merely as an object to hold things, often implying a lack of agency.
- In that meeting, I felt like a coat stand for everyone's complaints.
Variants and Related Words
- Coat rack: A more general term that can refer to a wall-mounted or freestanding unit for hanging coats.
- Hall stand: A often more elaborate piece of entryway furniture that may include a coat stand, a mirror, and a small shelf or seat.
- Hatstand: (Chiefly British) A synonym for coat stand, emphasizing its use for hats.
Synonyms
- Stand: A general term for a supporting structure.
- Clothes tree: A less common, decorative term for a coat stand, often with branching arms.
Related Phrases
- Coat stand model: (Specialized) In retail or design, a simple, upright display form used to hang garments for presentation.
Noun
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an upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing
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