dresser

noun

Definition of dressernext
as in bookcase

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Recent Examples of dresser The oldest French shirtmaker, Charvet got its start in 1838 on Paris’s Place Vendôme thanks to founder Joseph-Christophe Charvet, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal dresser. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 Stash your sparkling gems with care in this jewelry armoire that’s under $100 and will look decorative on your dresser. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff. — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 While tent sites and RV stays are still part of the mix, many travelers come specifically for the glamping accommodations, which include rustic-chic canvas tents complete with two queen beds, a full-size futon, a coffee table, and a dresser. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dresser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dresser
  1. bookcase
  2. chest
  3. credenza
  4. armoire
  5. secretary
Noun
  • My bookcase is filled with high-minded proposals made by expert panels, mostly to address budget deficits.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Other standout markdowns include a bamboo bookcase and a statement-making sideboard cabinet.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of bookcase
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  • Ho also said Celeste bore two significant penetrating injuries — one wound to her abdomen, which passed through the diaphragm and injured the liver, and the other penetrated the left side of her chest, damaging ribs and entered the chest cavity.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The family was not present Friday for the medical examiner’s testimony, which featured graphic autopsy photos including two puncture wounds to the chest and abdomen that the medical examiner determined caused the victim’s death.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of chest
Noun
  • Nothing beats fresh blossoms on an entryway credenza, kitchen counter, or coffee table—that is, except for fresh blossoms that actually last.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
  • Framed family photos and a black ceramic panther sit on the credenza.
    — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Definition of credenza
Noun
  • Most of the home’s antiques are Spanish and Peruvian, with some French, Chinese and English pieces; one weighty armoire had to be craned in.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
  • Stash your sparkling gems with care in this jewelry armoire that’s under $100 and will look decorative on your dresser.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of armoire
Noun
  • Burnham appointed John Healey, who served as defence secretary in the previous government, as chancellor.
    — , CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • The secretary of state race could also receive outsized attention this fall, as the winner will be the swing state’s chief election officer in 2028.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 21 July 2026
Definition of secretary

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“Dresser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dresser. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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