chesterfield
noun
ches·ter·field
ˈche-stər-ˌfēld 
1
: a single-breasted or double-breasted semifitted overcoat with velvet collar
2
: a davenport usually with upright armrests
Examples of chesterfield in a Sentence
bought a huge new chesterfield for the living room
Recent Examples on the Web
Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Leather chesterfields and fireplace nooks dotted the warehouse-esqe foyer where towering machinery replaced bouquets on mahogany tables.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
As for overnight guests, you'll be housed in one of Cedar Lake Estate's cozy cottages, suites, or cabins spread across the property, each featuring rustic chic furniture and decor, from oversized chesterfields to wooden barn doors.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
Stained white oak sets a cozy mood accentuated by leather chairs and a modern chesterfield sofa.
—Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022
The Crystorama chandelier and sconces paired with the Frontgate chesterfield sofa and side chairs add glam.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2021
Built on the shores of 3.8-mile-long Lake Quinault, with a backdrop of mountains, the 91-room (plus one suite) lodge features soaring beams, a crackling fireplace, and chesterfield leather chairs and couches.
—BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2021
Tiefenbrun’s studio is warm and welcoming, with beautiful burgundy walls, chesterfield leather sofas, a three-way mirror, and jazz music playing softly in the background.
—Fortune, 24 Nov. 2019
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Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Leather chesterfields and fireplace nooks dotted the warehouse-esqe foyer where towering machinery replaced bouquets on mahogany tables.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
As for overnight guests, you'll be housed in one of Cedar Lake Estate's cozy cottages, suites, or cabins spread across the property, each featuring rustic chic furniture and decor, from oversized chesterfields to wooden barn doors.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
Stained white oak sets a cozy mood accentuated by leather chairs and a modern chesterfield sofa.
—Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022
The Crystorama chandelier and sconces paired with the Frontgate chesterfield sofa and side chairs add glam.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2021
Built on the shores of 3.8-mile-long Lake Quinault, with a backdrop of mountains, the 91-room (plus one suite) lodge features soaring beams, a crackling fireplace, and chesterfield leather chairs and couches.
—BostonGlobe.com, 19 May 2021
Tiefenbrun’s studio is warm and welcoming, with beautiful burgundy walls, chesterfield leather sofas, a three-way mirror, and jazz music playing softly in the background.
—Fortune, 24 Nov. 2019
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“Chesterfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chesterfield. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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chesterfield
noun
ches·ter·field
ˈches-tər-ˌfēld
1
: an overcoat with a velvet collar
2
: a sofa with arms
Etymology
named for a 19th century Earl of Chesterfield, English nobleman
Geographical Definition
Chesterfield
geographical name
Ches·ter·field
ˈche-stər-ˌfēld
1
city in eastern Missouri west of Saint Louis population 47,484
2
town south of Sheffield in Derbyshire, north central England population 99,700
Biographical Definition
Chesterfield
biographical name
Ches·ter·field
ˈche-stər-ˌfēld
4th Earl of 1694–1773
Philip Dormer Stanhope
ˈsta-nəp
English statesman and author
English statesman and author
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