Meaning & use
etagere
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A tall, freestanding piece of furniture with open shelves used for displaying ornaments or books.
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She arranged her collection of porcelain figurines on the etagere by the window.
The living room's etagere held books, plants, and framed photographs.
A note on using this word
Etagere comes from the French word étagère, meaning 'a set of shelves,' and has been used in English furniture terminology since the 19th century.
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