Chesterfield: meaning, definitions and examples

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chesterfield

[ ˈtʃɛstəˌfiːld ]

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furniture

A chesterfield is a type of sofa known for its deep button tufting and rolled arms.

Synonyms

couch, settee, sofa

Examples of usage

The chesterfield in the living room is very comfortable.
She sat on the chesterfield while reading her book.

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British slang

In British slang, a chesterfield is a long overcoat with a velvet collar.

Synonyms

greatcoat, overcoat, topcoat

Examples of usage

He wore his chesterfield to the formal event.
The gentleman sported a classic chesterfield in the winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "chesterfield" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sofá Chesterfield

🇮🇳 चेस्टरफील्ड सोफ़ा

🇩🇪 Chesterfield-Sofa

🇮🇩 sofa Chesterfield

🇺🇦 Честерфілд диван

🇵🇱 sofa Chesterfield

🇯🇵 チェスターフィールドソファ

🇫🇷 canapé Chesterfield

🇪🇸 sofá Chesterfield

🇹🇷 Chesterfield kanepe

🇰🇷 체스터필드 소파

🇸🇦 أريكة تشيسترفيلد

🇨🇿 chesterfield pohovka

🇸🇰 chesterfield pohovka

🇨🇳 切斯特菲尔德沙发

🇸🇮 chesterfield kavč

🇮🇸 chesterfield sófi

🇰🇿 Честерфилд диван

🇬🇪 ჩესტერფილდის დივანი

🇦🇿 Chesterfield divan

🇲🇽 sofá Chesterfield

Word origin

The term 'chesterfield' originates from the Earl of Chesterfield, Philip Stanhope (1694-1773), who was known for his refined taste in furniture and clothing. The chesterfield sofa became popular in the 19th century, while the use of 'chesterfield' for a coat is believed to have started in the early 20th century in Britain.