Sideboard Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsaɪdbɔɹd

SYDE-bord

UK

sˈaɪdbɔːd

SYDE-bawd

Definition

A sideboard is a piece of furniture, usually placed in a dining room, used for storing dishes, cutlery, and table linens. It often also serves as a surface to place food or drinks during meals.

Usage & Nuances

'Sideboard' is mostly used in British English; in American English, 'buffet' or 'credenza' can refer to a similar piece. Typically, a 'sideboard' is found in dining areas. It should not be confused with kitchen cabinets or shelves.

• Spanish: aparador
• Portuguese (BR): aparador
• Portuguese (PT): aparador
• Chinese (Simplified): 餐边柜
• Chinese (Traditional): 餐邊櫃
• Hindi: साइडबोर्ड
• Arabic: خزانة جانبية
• Bengali: সাইডবোর্ড - ডাইনিং ক্যাবিনেট
• Russian: буфет - сервант
• Japanese: サイドボード
• Vietnamese: tủ bày đồ ăn - tủ đựng chén đĩa
• Korean: 사이드보드 - 식기장
• Turkish: konsol - büfe (mobilya)
• Urdu: سائڈ بورڈ
• Indonesian: meja samping - bufet (furnitur)

Example Sentences

The plates are in the sideboard.

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She put the cutlery back in the sideboard.

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We keep our tablecloths in the sideboard.

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The old oak sideboard adds charm to the dining room.

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Can you clear the sideboard after dinner?

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We set the dessert on the sideboard for everyone to help themselves.

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