definitions

breakfront

[ breyk-fruhnt ]
/ ˈbreɪkˌfrʌnt /
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adjective

(of a cabinet, bookcase, etc.) having a central section extending forward from those at either side.

noun

a cabinet or the like having such a front.

RELATED WORDS

hutch

Nearby words

breakerless ignition, breakeven chart, breakfast, breakfast club, breakfast food, breakfront, breaking, breaking and entering, breaking ball, breaking point, breakneck

Origin of breakfront

First recorded in 1925–30; break + front
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British Dictionary definitions for breakfront

breakfront

/ (ˈbreɪkˌfrʌnt) /

adjective

(prenominal) (of a bookcase, bureau, etc) having a slightly projecting central section
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