dresser

noun

Definition of dressernext
as in bookcase

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Recent Examples of dresser Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff. — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Carrie clocked Cola’s preoccupation with one of the dresser’s drawers. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 While tent sites and RV stays are still part of the mix, many travelers come specifically for the glamping accommodations, which include rustic-chic canvas tents complete with two queen beds, a full-size futon, a coffee table, and a dresser. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The oldest French shirtmaker, Charvet got its start in 1838 on Paris’s Place Vendôme thanks to founder Joseph-Christophe Charvet, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal dresser. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dresser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresser
  1. bookcase
  2. chest
  3. credenza
  4. armoire
  5. secretary
Noun
  • Other standout markdowns include a bamboo bookcase and a statement-making sideboard cabinet.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
  • The mood comes crashing down when Joe falls into a bookcase while trying to undress.
    — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of bookcase
Noun
  • Mourners beat their chests rhythmically in the intense summer heat, the wails of women cutting through the noise as the body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was unveiled beneath a glass case at the Grand Mosalla.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The busboy, Oscar, fantasizes about slathering honey over Kelce's bared chest as he is tied to a pole, leaving him to be eaten by a bear.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • Other quirky details of the ’60s-era file credenza include a lock that can be opened and closed with a coin (a subtle nod to the fact that the company was originally a hardware and lock business).
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
  • Framed family photos and a black ceramic panther sit on the credenza.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Definition of credenza
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  • Stash your sparkling gems with care in this jewelry armoire that’s under $100 and will look decorative on your dresser.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • Still, pieces are softer, rounder and, in the case of the large TV stand/armoire that holds the bar, glassware, snacks and the coffee/tea service, brimming with functionality.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Definition of armoire
Noun
  • Also in contention are Nirav Shah, a former public health official, and Shenna Bellows, the current Maine secretary of state.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • According to Hisham el-Leithy, secretary general of the SCA, the city was built around wide north-south roads intersected by east-west streets, creating open public spaces.
    — Anne Doran for ARTnews, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
Definition of secretary

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