dresser
Translation
chest of drawers, dressing table
Examples
He put his folded shirts in the dresser.
He put his folded shirts in the chest of drawers.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) dresser a chest of drawers He has a wooden dresser in his room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chest of drawers, bureau, commode
Etymology
From the verb 'to dress' + '-er' suffix. A piece of furniture used when dressing.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the place where you keep clothes to get 'dressed'. Note that in the UK, a 'dresser' can also be a kitchen cabinet for dishes.