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Added 9 October 2026

dresser

/ˈdɹɛsə/ noun

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An item of kitchen furniture, like a cabinet with shelves, for storing crockery or utensils.
An item of bedroom furniture, like a low chest of drawers (bureau), often with a mirror.

noun

One who dresses in a particular way.
He's a very snappy dresser.
A wardrobe assistant (who helps actors put on their costume).
A servant to royalty etc. who helps them with tasks such as dressing.

Origin

From Middle English dressure, dressor, dressour, a borrowing from Old French drecëur, drecëure, from the verb dresser.

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