clothespress

[ klohz-pres, klohthz- ]

noun

1. a receptacle for clothes, clothes, as a chest, wardrobe, or closet.

Word History and Origins

Origin of clothespress¹

First recorded in 1705–15; clothes + press ¹

Example Sentences

He took his dark suit out of the clothespress and laid it over the back of a chair, and he put a white shirt and a black tie on the seat of the chair.

From Literature

I took two extra candles from the clothespress and hurried upstairs to watch over Mother.

From Literature

As Mr. Lardner has suggested, when he repairs to his hotel at night he can open the clothespress and talk to his other suit of clothes.

From Project Gutenberg

Josiah’s thickest socks are in the under draw, and the pieces to mend his overhalls in a calico bag behind the clothespress door.

From Project Gutenberg

Then crossing, she opened the bathroom door, and then the clothespress, calling Rosanna's name sharply.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• wardrobe