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chesterfield

noun
ches·​ter·​field | \ ˈche-stÉ™r-ËŒfÄ“ld How to pronounce chesterfield (audio) \

Definition of chesterfield

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a single-breasted or double-breasted semifitted overcoat with velvet collar
2 : a davenport usually with upright armrests

Chesterfield

biographical name
Ches·​ter·​field | \ ˈche-stÉ™r-ËŒfÄ“ld How to pronounce Chesterfield (audio) \

Definition of Chesterfield (Entry 2 of 3)

4th Earl of 1694–1773 Philip Dormer Stanhope \ ˈsta-​nÉ™p How to pronounce ˈsta-nəp (audio)\ English statesman and author

Chesterfield

geographical name
Ches·​ter·​field | \ ˈche-stÉ™r-ËŒfÄ“ld How to pronounce Chesterfield (audio) \

Definition of Chesterfield (Entry 3 of 3)

1 city in eastern Missouri west of Saint Louis population 47,484
2 town south of Sheffield in Derbyshire, north central England population 99,700
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Synonyms for chesterfield

Synonyms: Noun

couch, davenport, divan, lounge, settee, sofa, squab

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Examples of chesterfield in a Sentence

Noun

 bought a huge new chesterfield for the living room

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

 The House’s entry level foyer best exemplifies this, with tufted leather club chairs, velvet chesterfield couches, antique chandeliers, and worn Persian rugs that punctuate the weathered wooden plank floors. — Rachel Waldman, Vogue, "7 Exclusive Social Clubs Where Non-Members Can Stay the Night," 17 July 2018 In fact, in Canada (receiver of many British exports), the term chesterfield came to mean a sofa of any design. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About The Classic Chesterfield Sofa," 26 Nov. 2018 Gilbert Rohde armchairs; chesterfield sofa; Frits Henningsen desk and chair; floor lamp; table lamps; coffee table (all vintage)—Wyeth (R,T); wyethome.com. — House Beautiful, "November 2012 Issue Product Guide," 20 Aug. 2012 Check that: Couch Slouch can sit on the chesterfield and chew gum at the same time. — Norman Chad, San Antonio Express-News, "Norman Chad: Next great 2-way player could be Angels’ Ohtani," 19 Mar. 2018 Trade a stiff chesterfield for a louche, unlined topcoat such as this one from Milanese label MP Massimo Piombo. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Statement Clothes for Men Who Don’t Like Statement Clothes," 27 Sep. 2017 At Article, a stunning chesterfield sofa is upholstered in olive green velvet. — Kim Cook, The Denver Post, "Designers are warming to olive — the color, the wood, even the tree," 28 Apr. 2017

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First Known Use of chesterfield

Noun

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for chesterfield

Noun

from a 19th century Earl of Chesterfield

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