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

Behind her, on a chest of drawers, is a photograph, clearly discernible despite the low lighting.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2024

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

Art Drauglis built a towering chest of drawers whose front began as, and retains, the appearance of a large piece of gnarled-edged wood.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022

It had one large bed, a detailed tapestry hanging on the wall, a carpet, and a chest of drawers.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani