dresser
dresser Lexical Profile
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• noun
North American A piece of bedroom furniture consisting of a set of horizontal drawers used primarily for storing clothing, often equipped with an attached mirror.
"She folded her newly washed sweaters and neatly placed them in the bottom drawer of her dresser."
An individual who dresses in a particular style or with a specific degree of fashion sense, typically modified by a descriptive adjective.
"He is known around the corporate office as a very sharp dresser who always wears tailored suits."
A professional assistant in a theater, television, or film production whose primary responsibility is to help actors with their costumes and rapid wardrobe changes.
"During the live performance, the lead actress relied heavily on her dresser to complete a frantic two-minute costume change backstage."
Word Nuance & Usage
In North American English, a dresser is typically a chest of drawers for bedroom clothing, whereas in British English, it traditionally refers to a kitchen sideboard with open shelves for displaying dishes.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'dressour', borrowed from Old French 'dreceur' (a table for preparing food), derived from the verb 'dresser' (to arrange, prepare, or set up).
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