Credenza: meaning, definitions and examples

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credenza

 

[ krษ™หˆdษ›nzษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture

A credenza is a piece of furniture that typically has a long flat top and one or more cupboards or drawers, often used for serving food or displaying dishes.

Synonyms

buffet, server, sideboard.

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Word Description / Examples
credenza

Typically used to describe a low, flat-topped storage unit in dining rooms or offices. It is often used to store dishes, office supplies, or display decor items.

  • The credenza in the dining room holds our fine china.
  • He placed the printer on the credenza behind his office desk.
sideboard

A type of storage furniture found in dining rooms, used for storing tableware and other dining essentials. It may have cabinets and drawers.

  • She keeps her silverware and tablecloths in the sideboard.
  • The sideboard against the wall holds all our holiday dishes.
buffet

Refers to a piece of furniture with a long, flat surface used for serving food and often has storage underneath. Commonly used in dining rooms for hosting meals.

  • We arranged all the dishes on the buffet for the dinner party.
  • Guests helped themselves to the appetizers laid out on the buffet.
server

Mainly used in the dining context, referring to a piece of furniture where food is served or presented. Often used in a more formal dining setting.

  • The waiter placed the desserts on the server for us to choose from.
  • We use the server to display the Thanksgiving turkey.

Examples of usage

  • The credenza in the dining room was beautifully crafted from oak wood.
  • She placed the fine china on the credenza before the dinner party.
  • The antique credenza had intricate carvings and a marble top.

Translations

Translations of the word "credenza" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cristaleira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคพเคธเคชเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anrichte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bufet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั„ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kredens

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸๅ™จๆฃš (ใ—ใ‚‡ใฃใใ ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crรฉdence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aparador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konsol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆููŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kredenc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kredenc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ข—ๆŸœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kredenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kredens

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั„ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bufet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aparador

Etymology

The term 'credenza' originated in Italy in the 16th century, derived from 'credere' meaning 'to believe.' It was initially used to describe a side table used for serving food, and over time evolved into the furniture piece we know today. Credenzas have been a staple in dining rooms and living rooms for centuries, combining functionality and style.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,430, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.