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

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.