credenza
Americannoun
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Also a sideboard or buffet, especially one without legs.
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a closed cabinet for papers, office supplies, etc., often of desk height and matching the other furniture in an executive's office.
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Ecclesiastical. credence.
noun
Etymology
Origin of credenza
1875–80; < Italian < Medieval Latin crēdentia (in ecclesiastical usage) a sideboard for holding sacramental vessels; credence
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It came with a few Brady-themed furniture throw-ins such as a green floral couch and credenza complete with a 3-D printed horse sculpture.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Notably, one credenza in the home featured photos of Epstein with politicians, celebrities and businessmen.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025
Any console table, credenza or cabinet that’s in the room where you plan to entertain can work.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024
A sitar case leaned against the credenza housing her record player.
From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024
They had put a few pictures up too, and there was a stack of CDs on top of the credenza.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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