Definition of chesterfieldnext
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. — 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 The Crystorama chandelier and sconces paired with the Frontgate chesterfield sofa and side chairs add glam. — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chesterfield
Noun
  • First up is Ultron, who’s watching WandaVision from a couch in his mind-loft prison.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Tech companies are turning over the couch cushions in their hunt for money to fund the AI buildout.
    — Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Place it next to a low-profile living room sofa or as a space-saving bedside table in a guest room.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This sofa is a bit larger than the other, at 91 inches, and has three separate cushions.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Chesterfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chesterfield. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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