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- [shif-uh-neer]
- /ˌʃɪf əˈnɪər/
- /ʃɪtəˈnɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shif-uh-neer]
- /ˌʃɪf əˈnɪər/
Definitions of chiffonier word
- noun chiffonier a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework 3
- noun chiffonier a wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves 3
- noun chiffonier a narrow, high bureau or chest of drawers, often with a mirror 3
- noun chiffonier a high chest of drawers or bureau, often having a mirror on top. 1
- noun chiffonier a low bookcase of the English Regency, with grille doors or doorless. 1
- noun chiffonier a shallow, tall, open piece of furniture, of the 18th century, having shelves for the display of china. 1
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Origin of chiffonier
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
From the French word chiffonnier, dating back to 1800-10. See chiffon, -ier2
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Parts of speech for Chiffonier
noun
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preposition
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chiffonier popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chiffonier
noun chiffonier
- commode — A commode is a movable piece of furniture shaped like a chair, which has a large pot below or inside it. It is used as a toilet, especially by people who are too ill to be able to walk easily.
- chest — Your chest is the top part of the front of your body where your ribs, lungs, and heart are.
- cupboard — A cupboard is a piece of furniture that has one or two doors, usually contains shelves, and is used to store things. In British English, cupboard refers to all kinds of furniture like this. In American English, closet is usually used instead to refer to larger pieces of furniture.
- bureau — A bureau is an office, organization, or government department that collects and distributes information.
- dresser — a dressing table or bureau.
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