case goods

American  

[kays goodz] / ˈkeɪs ˌgʊdz /

Or casegoods

plural noun

1. furniture designed to be used for storage, such as cupboards, chests of drawers, or wardrobes.

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Etymology

Origin of case goods

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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case goods

Vanguard’s “Make It Your Own” line offers an array of case goods, ranging from desks to nightstands and dressers, allowing you to select the finish, knobs and other details that suit your style.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2023

For case goods, such as dressers, bookcases and buffets, that means making sure the wood tone and stain are in the same family.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 26, 2022

Cabinetry and case goods are ideal, but even a group of baskets on the floor can help.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2022

They also have a collection of oak and walnut case goods that Ms. Haddad says “challenge the wood,” and a series of steel-framed mirrors that seem to float on the wall.

From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2016

In back of the bar, a small showcase displaying a few bottles of case goods, for which there is evidently little call.

From Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill