clothespress

noun

Definition of clothespressnext
as in dresser
a tall piece of furniture that is used to store clothes The bedroom is furnished with antiques, including a beautiful mahogany clothespress.

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  1. dresser
  2. wardrobe
  3. chest
  4. cabinet
Noun
  • Deep drawers provide plenty of storage without interrupting the freestanding vanity’s dresser-like silhouette.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Mosley attempted to get out of bed, and hit her head on the dresser.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dresser
Noun
  • Manners, wardrobe, hairstyles and expectations have changed radically.
    — Judith Levy, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Everything is under $20, too, so adding a few to your wardrobe won’t break the bank.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of wardrobe
Noun
  • Quarterback Kurtis Rourke was back at the San Francisco 49ers’ practice facility Friday, one day after he was taken to the hospital following a big hit to his chest.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Maceta, moved to pity at times, would put an ear to his friend’s chest and hear how Ruiz’s heart leaped about inside his body, as though trying to fly apart.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • The cabinet of curiosities has remained untouched ever since.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • President Min Aung Hlaing departed from the capital Naypyitaw on Monday morning accompanied by members of his cabinet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinet
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