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- [kaw-ferd, kof-erd]
- /ˈkɔ fərd, ˈkɒf ərd/
- /ˈkɒfəd /
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kaw-ferd, kof-erd]
- /ˈkɔ fərd, ˈkɒf ərd/
Definitions of coffered word
- adjective coffered decorated with coffers 3
- adjective coffered (of a vault, ceiling, or soffit) having coffers. 1
- noun coffered a box or chest, especially one for valuables. 1
- noun coffered coffers, a treasury; funds: The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions. 1
- noun coffered any of various boxlike enclosures, as a cofferdam. 1
- noun coffered Also called caisson, lacunar. Architecture. one of a number of sunken panels, usually square or octagonal, in a vault, ceiling, or soffit. 1
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Origin of coffered
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; coffer + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Coffered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coffered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coffered
noun coffered
- cased — an often small or portable container for enclosing something, as for carrying or safekeeping; receptacle: a jewel case.
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