cedar chest

noun

1. a chest made of or lined with cedar, used to store clothing, blankets, etc., especially for protection against moths.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cedar chest¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

I sat on the cedar chest at the end of Aunt Florentine’s bed and tried to stop crying, but my tears kept coming, salty and fat and full of feeling.

From Literature

My own Tlingit ancestors used decorative cedar chests, like one in the permanent collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to store regalia used in religious ceremonies.

From New York Times

If you ever need a set of sheets and there ain’t none to be found, just check one of the cedar chests.

From Literature

Run my hand across the cedar chest’s smooth, polished surface.

From Literature

They narrowed their essentials to the things that really matter: a cedar chest inside the entry that Chris’ grandfather made for his mom when he was in high school.

From Seattle Times