chest of drawers

noun

, Furniture.

1. a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers in a frame set on short legs, or feet, for holding clothing, household linens, etc.

chest of drawers

noun

1. a piece of furniture consisting of a frame, often on short legs, containing a set of drawers

Word History and Origins

Origin of chest of drawers¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

It was found in a chest of drawers at a home in Berkshire, where it had been left dormant after being inherited.

From BBC

One of the girls told investigators she was drugged with pills that made her weak and dizzy and that she was chained to a chest of drawers when she was not being forced to have sex.

From Los Angeles Times

With a table, two beds, a chest of drawers, and a fireplace for cooking, there just wasn’t room for distance.

From Literature

They all took a quick look around, searching under the bed, through a closet, even in a chest of drawers.

From Literature

“I typically like to incorporate a bureau or chest of drawers in my mudrooms for things like key storage, mail, loose paper,” Parkinson said.

From Seattle Times