dresser

1 of 2

noun (1)

dress·​er ˈdre-sər 

1

obsolete : a table or sideboard for preparing and serving food

2

: a cupboard to hold dishes and cooking utensils

3

: a chest of drawers or bureau with a mirror

dresser

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that dresses

a fashionable dresser

Examples of dresser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

More playful dressers will love the Saodimallsu Short-sleeve Sweater, which is perfect for those early fall days when the weather’s still mild. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025

As of October 23, no injuries or incidents had been reported in connection with the use of the dressers. —Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

Of course, this isn’t the first time modern dressers have dusted off 18th-century military outerwear in the name of fashion. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025

Take inspiration from this elegant entryway, and pair it with other vintage elements such as a wood dresser, gold mirror, and a pair of upholstered chairs. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1520, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dresser

• dresser set
• Welsh dresser

Rhymes for dresser

• lesser
• lessor
• presser
• pressor
• stressor
• aggressor
• assessor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar

Kids Definition

dresser

1 of 2 noun

dress·​er ˈdres-ər 

: a piece of furniture (as a chest or bureau) with a mirror

dresser

2 of 2 noun

: one that dresses

a fashionable dresser

Medical Definition

dresser

noun

dress·​er ˈdres-ər 

: a person who serves as a doctor's assistant especially in the dressing of lesions