credenza

[ kri-den-zuh ]

noun

1. Also a sideboard or buffet, especially one without legs.
2. a closed cabinet for papers, office supplies, etc., often of desk height and matching the other furniture in an executive's office.
3. Ecclesiastical. credence ( def 3 ).

credenza

/ krɪˈdɛnzə /

noun

1. another name for credence table

Word History and Origins

Origin of credenza¹

1875–80; < Italian < Medieval Latin crēdentia (in ecclesiastical usage) a sideboard for holding sacramental vessels; credence

Word History and Origins

Origin of credenza¹

Italian: see credence

Example Sentences

Any console table, credenza or cabinet that’s in the room where you plan to entertain can work.

From Seattle Times

One option, she suggested, is to use a series of containers for specific items on a credenza or console.

From Seattle Times

A sitar case leaned against the credenza housing her record player.

From New York Times

Last week, that desk — a vintage Monteverdi Young piece from 1963 with an 11-foot back credenza and built-in ink blotter — was buried under bills and bright yellow sticky notes.

From Los Angeles Times

But if I go for fun, I find the most amazing things, like a beautiful Midcentury Modern credenza I have kept for years and years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cupboard