Synonyms of chest

chest 1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈchest 

as in locker

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things

a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need

Synonyms & Similar Words

• locker
• bin
• box
• trunk
• crate
• casket
• case
• caddy
• compartment
• vault
• strongbox
• carton
• coffin
• coffer
• footlocker
• lockbox
• safe
• sea chest
• safe-deposit box
• snuffbox
• caisson
• canteen
• jewel box
• hope chest
• hatbox
• bandbox
• tinderbox
• minaudière

chests

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of chest

as in lockers

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things

a chest containing almost every tool that the home do-it-yourselfer is likely to need

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lockers
• bins
• boxes
• trunks
• crates
• caskets
• cases
• caddies
• cartons
• coffins
• strongboxes
• vaults
• compartments
• safes
• footlockers
• lockboxes
• coffers
• snuffboxes
• sea chests
• safe-deposit boxes
• canteens
• hatboxes
• caissons
• bandboxes
• tinderboxes
• jewel boxes
• hope chests
• minaudières

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chest

Noun

Figueroa then pulled out a pocket knife and began to stab Williams in the arms, chest and face, according to the affidavit. —Chris Spargo, People.com, 14 May 2025

Possessed’s vocalist, Jeff Becerra, was paralyzed from the chest down after being shot in an armed robbery in 1989. —August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025

Noun

On stage, demanding dance roles are followed by a graceful exit behind a curtain, but at rehearsals, chests are heaving from exertion and faces are slick with sweat. —Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025

Keep scrolling for more furniture deals on patio seating, upholstered loveseats, and accent chests at Wayfair’s Surplus Sale. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025