Dresser: meaning, definitions and examples

In British English, 'dresser' can also refer to a piece of kitchen furniture used for displaying dishes and storing kitchenware.

• She carefully arranged the china plates on the dresser in the dining room.
• The antique dresser added a rustic charm to the kitchen.

Refers to a tall piece of furniture with doors that is used to hang and store clothes, often including shelves.

• He hung his suits and coats in the spacious wardrobe.
• The wardrobe in the guest room was large enough to store all their clothing.

Commonly used in British English to describe furniture with multiple drawers for storing clothes.

• He placed the chest of drawers against the wall in his new apartment.
• The child's toys were neatly arranged in the small chest of drawers.

Use when referring to furniture, a dresser is typically a piece of bedroom furniture with drawers used for storing clothes.

• She arranged her jewelry on top of the dresser.
• The antique dresser added charm to the room's decor.

Use when referring to someone who designs, makes, or supplies costumes, especially for theatrical performances or events.

• The costumer created stunning outfits for the entire cast of the play.
• She worked as a costumer for a large movie production company.

Use when talking about someone who helps organize, maintain, and manage the costumes on set or during a production, working under the head of the wardrobe department.

• The wardrobe assistant made sure all costumes were ready for the next scene.
• As a wardrobe assistant, her job was to handle the actors' costume changes quickly and efficiently.