as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
bought a huge new chesterfield for the living room
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Recent Examples of chesterfield
Avoid overstuffed recliners, chesterfields, and cloud sofas.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chesterfield
Noun
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Ayers would head straight to the beat-up old couch, her friend would head to the stage to perform her poetry, and Ayers would feel recharged.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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The camera pans over and the adorable, singing Pokémon Jigglypuff is sitting on the couch.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s a dining table and a sofa, for eating and reading in the fresh air with clear views of the lagoon.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the living room, a custom sofa upholstered in Rubelli fabric sits beside the fireplace, while a glass FontanaArte table by Gae Aulenti anchors the room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chesterfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chesterfield. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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