credenza

[kri-den-zuh]

noun

1. Also a sideboard or buffet, especially one without legs.

2. a closed cabinet for papers, office supplies, etc., often of desk height and matching the other furniture in an executive's office.

3. Ecclesiastical.,  credence.

credenza

/ krɪˈdɛnzə /

noun

1. another name for credence table

Word History and Origins

Origin of credenza¹

1875–80; < Italian < Medieval Latin crēdentia (in ecclesiastical usage) a sideboard for holding sacramental vessels; credence

Word History and Origins

Origin of credenza¹

Italian: see _credence

Example Sentences

Notably, one credenza in the home featured photos of Epstein with politicians, celebrities and businessmen.

From Salon

On the credenza to the right are half-bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, each representing a sample of wine from a lot within one of three vineyards.

From Los Angeles Times

Any console table, credenza or cabinet that’s in the room where you plan to entertain can work.

From Seattle Times

One option, she suggested, is to use a series of containers for specific items on a credenza or console.

From Seattle Times

A sitar case leaned against the credenza housing her record player.

From New York Times

Related Words

• cupboard