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- [kri-den-zuh]
- /krɪˈdɛn zə/
- /krɪdˈenzə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kri-den-zuh]
- /krɪˈdɛn zə/
Definitions of credenza word
- noun credenza a type of buffet or sideboard 3
- noun credenza a low cabinet for use as in an office 3
- noun credenza Also, credence. a sideboard or buffet, especially one without legs. 1
- noun credenza a closed cabinet for papers, office supplies, etc., often of desk height and matching the other furniture in an executive's office. 1
- noun credenza Ecclesiastical. credence (def 3). 1
- noun credenza A sideboard or cupboard. 1
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Origin of credenza
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Italian < Medieval Latin crēdentia (in ecclesiastical usage) a sideboard for holding sacramental vessels; see credence
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Parts of speech for Credenza
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credenza popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% 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".
credenza usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for credenza
noun credenza
- 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.
- table — an article of furniture consisting of a flat, slablike top supported on one or more legs or other supports: a kitchen table; an operating table; a pool table.
- closet — A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things.
- buffet — A buffet is a meal of cold food that is displayed on a long table at a party or public occasion. Guests usually serve themselves from the table.
- cellarette — a small liquor cabinet for bottles and glasses
Top questions with credenza
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