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Added 10 October 2026

credenza

/kɹəˈdɛnzə/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about credenza at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A sideboard or buffet.
A horizontal filing cabinet, typically placed behind a desk.

Origin

Borrowed from Italian credenza. Doublet of credence.

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