sideboard
n.
piece of dining room furniture in which table linens and tableware are stored; piece which forms the side of something
Sideboard
A sideboard is an item of
furniture traditionally used in the dining room for serving food, for displaying serving dishes such as silver, and for
storage. It usually consists of a set of
cabinets, or
cupboards, and one or more
drawers, all topped by a flat display surface for conveniently holding food, serving dishes, and even lighting devices. The overall height of the tops of most sideboards is approximately waist level.
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sideboard
Noun
1. a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
(hypernym) board
2. a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib
(hypernym) board
3. a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
(synonym) buffet, counter
(hypernym) furniture, piece of furniture, article of furniture
(hyponym) credenza, credence
(part-meronym) drawer
Sideboard
(n.)
A piece of dining-room furniture having compartments and shelves for keeping or displaying articles of table service.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Sideboard
A low wide chest of drawers and compartments used in a dining room. Generally starting with the Federal period. In the Victorian period, they often had large mirrors and shelves on top.