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chiffoniers

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UK/ˌʃɪfəˈnɪəz/
US/ˌʃɪfəˈnɪrz/

“chiffoniers” is a form of “chiffonier”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Meaning

  1. nouncountableformalold-fashioned

    A small, elegant cabinet with drawers, used for keeping clothes or small household items.

    Grammar: Countable noun; use a/an or a number before it, and add -s for more than one.

    Patterns

    • a chiffonier
    • a pair of chiffoniers

    The antique shop had two walnut chiffoniers near the window.

    She kept her linen in a tall chiffonier in the bedroom.

    The hotel suite was furnished with a writing desk and a matching chiffonier.

Word forms

singularchiffonier

Common combinations

antique chiffonier
They bought an antique chiffonier at the auction.
walnut chiffonier
The walnut chiffonier matched the other furniture.
a pair of chiffoniers
A pair of chiffoniers stood on either side of the bed.
chiffonier drawer
The top chiffonier drawer was full of old letters.

Synonyms and how they differ

chest of drawers
The everyday term for a piece of furniture with drawers; chiffonier sounds more formal and often suggests a smaller, more decorative piece.
dresser
A dresser is usually a chest of drawers with a mirror; a chiffonier is typically smaller and without a mirror.
commode
A commode can mean a small cabinet for washing or a toilet chair; chiffonier is used only for the storage cabinet.

Word family

chiffonier noun
The singular form: a small decorative cabinet.

Commonly confused: chiffoniers or chiffon?

chiffoniers vs chiffon

Chiffon is a light, sheer fabric, while a chiffonier is a piece of furniture. They sound similar but have completely different meanings.

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