sideboard

noun

side·​board ˈsīd-ˌbȯrd 

1

: a piece of dining-room furniture having compartments and shelves for holding articles of table service

2

sideboards plural, British : sideburns

Illustration of sideboard

• sideboard 1

Synonyms of sideboard

• cupboard
• cabinet
• closet
• dresser
• locker

Examples of sideboard in a Sentence

all of the silverware was kept in the sideboard

Recent Examples on the Web

This smart cleaning machine has a low profile to easily reach under couches, accent chairs, and sideboards, with suction strong enough to pick up even larger debris like pet hair and food crumbs. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025

Another idea is to incorporate an antique sideboard or china cabinet with a vintage table and mismatched chairs rather than resigning yourself to cookie cutter dining set. —Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025

This recipe is the ultimate, hearty side that will also make an impressive presentation on the holiday sideboard. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025

In the home decor realm, colorful ornaments and trimmings in interesting textures work for the tree and beyond—why not run a velvet ribbon garland over the side of a sideboard to create a living room or entryway vignette? —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sideboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard

Kids Definition

sideboard

noun

side·​board ˈsīd-ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a piece of furniture for holding dishes, silverware, and table linen