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Dresser Meaning in English

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/ˈdɹɛsɝ/
DRE-sur
/dɹˈɛsɐ/
DRE-suh

Definition

A dresser is a piece of furniture with drawers, usually used for storing clothes. In American English, it often refers to a chest of drawers, while in British English 'dresser' can also mean a sideboard or cupboard often found in kitchens.

Usage & Nuances

In American English, 'dresser' almost always means a bedroom chest of drawers for clothes, sometimes with a mirror. In the UK, it could refer to a 'kitchen dresser' (display/storage unit). Don't confuse with 'wardrobe' (tall, for hanging clothes) or 'vanity' (table for makeup).

Example Sentences

She keeps her socks in the top dresser drawer.

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There is a large mirror above the dresser.

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My clothes are all folded in the dresser.

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Can you help me move the dresser into the other room?

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I found an old photograph behind my dresser.

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The dresser in my grandma's house is full of little treasures.

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