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

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Example Sentences

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case goods

Accessories and art and lighting and a plethora of textiles are in the mix, but the pieces that build the foundation from which a room is built are upholstered pieces and case goods.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023

Relating to case goods and cabinetry in the kitchen and bath, elements such as ribbing and knurled hardware remain popular.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 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

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

A general receiving room for all case goods and packages is provided.

From How Department Stores Are Carried On by W. B. Phillips

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