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Definition of "dresser" []

  • One that dresses: a careful dresser. (noun)
  • A wardrobe assistant, as for an actor. (noun)
  • A low chest of drawers often supporting a mirror and typically used for holding clothes and personal items. (noun)
  • A cupboard or set of shelves for dishes or kitchen utensils. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "dresser" in a sentence
  • "The finishing on top of the dresser is a lot more than mere way of improving its looks."
  • "If the dresser uses any butt joints or even staples, then you can rest assured that the dresser is not worth taking home as these will not last any considerable period of time."
  • "A high quality dresser is an investment that will last a real long time with very little care and it adds a great deal of charm to the space that it adorns."