chest of drawers

American  

noun

Furniture.

1. a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers in a frame set on short legs, or feet, for holding clothing, household linens, etc.

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chest of drawers British  

noun

1. a piece of furniture consisting of a frame, often on short legs, containing a set of drawers

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Etymology

Origin of chest of drawers

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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chest of drawers

She had just purchased a used chest of drawers she wanted to refinish.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023

Along one wall, a large Tupperware chest of drawers stored a mixture of auto tools and art supplies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023

The chest of drawers with Chinese-inspired designs and rare metal parts was made for then queen-to-be Marie Antoinette in 1770, when she first arrived in France as a 15-year-old.

From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2022

On the chest of drawers, there is a handmade card from his granddaughter which reads: "You help me to be strong like a tree."

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2022

There is a small chest of drawers, a crude night table between two twin beds, a lamp with a plaid paper shade, two wooden chests in which extra quilts are stored.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri