dresser
1 of 2noun (1)
dress·er ˈdre-sər 
1
obsolete : a table or sideboard for preparing and serving food
2
: a cupboard to hold dishes and cooking utensils
3
: a chest of drawers or bureau with a mirror
dresser
2 of 2noun (2)
: one that dresses
a fashionable dresser
Word History
First Known Use
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1520, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing dresser
Kids Definition
dresser 1 of 2
noun
dress·er ˈdre-sər
: a piece of furniture that has drawers for storing clothes and that sometimes has a mirror
dresser
2 of 2noun
: a person who dresses in a certain way
a sloppy dresser
a stylish dresser
Medical Definition
dresser
noun
dress·er ˈdres-ər
: a person who serves as a doctor's assistant especially in the dressing of lesions
dresser
noun
as in bookcase
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- bookcase
- armoire
- chest
- credenza
- étagère
- breakfront
- etagere
- pie safe
- secretary
- cuddy
- taboret
- wardrobe
- tabouret
- cabinet
- china closet
- vitrine
- sideboard
- buffet
- cupboard
- showcase
- console
- shelving
- clothespress
- closet
- garderobe
- credence
- hutch
- locker
- cabinetry
- press