Chest of drawers: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is used to refer to a piece of furniture commonly placed in bedrooms for storing clothes. It's a general term and well understood in both American and British English.

• She kept all of her sweaters neatly stacked in the chest of drawers.
• The chest of drawers matched the rest of the bedroom furniture perfectly.

This term is more commonly used in American English to refer to a chest of drawers specifically used for clothing storage in a bedroom. It's often associated with a mirror on top and a more decorative style.

• She placed a vase of fresh flowers on her dresser.
• Before leaving the room, he checked his reflection in the dresser's mirror.

This word can mean different things depending on the region. In American English, it can refer to a chest of drawers, often one with a mirror. In British English, it generally refers to a desk with drawers and compartments. Use this term if you want to specify a chest of drawers with an association to office or administrative work.

• He kept his important documents in the bureau by the window.
• She brushed her hair while looking into the mirror attached to her bureau.

This is a more general term that can refer to any box-like furniture with a lid used for storing items, not necessarily drawers. Often, it implies bulkier storage for items such as blankets or seasonal clothing, rather than everyday outfits.

• They stored the winter blankets in the large chest at the foot of the bed.
• The treasure was hidden in a wooden chest in the attic.