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dresser

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈdrɛsər/

KK: /ˈdrɛsər/

noun
Definition

A piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothes and personal items, often with a mirror on top.


Example

She organized her clothes in the dresser in her bedroom.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen my new dresser?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! Did you get it recently?
Sloth A
Yeah, it has so much space for my clothes.
Sloth B
That's awesome! I need one like that for my room.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cabinet
chest
sideboard
Antonyms
disarray
mess
chaos
Root Explanation

Dresser → The word originates from the Old French 'dresseor' (meaning one who dresses or arranges). It refers to a piece of furniture used for arranging or displaying items, particularly clothing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'arranges' ('dresseor') items neatly — that's why a dresser is a piece of furniture for organizing clothes.

Visually Confused Words
redresser
addresser
presser
drosser
dessert
vindresser
dreissiger
stresser
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