Definition

A piece of furniture used for storing clothes, such as a chest, closet, or wardrobe.

Example

She organized her winter jackets in the clothespress.

Conversation

Hey, do you know where I can find a good clothespress for my new apartment?

I think I saw a nice one at the furniture store downtown.

Great! I really need something to keep my clothes organized.

Yeah, a good clothespress makes a big difference in keeping everything tidy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clothespress → The word is formed from 'clothes' (from Old English *clāþas*, meaning garments or coverings) and 'press' (from Latin *pressare*, meaning to press or squeeze). A clothespress is a piece of furniture used to press or store garments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'garments' ('clothes') being 'pressed' ('press') together in a piece of furniture — that's what a clothespress is used for.

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