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dresser1

Syllabification: (dres·ser)

Pronunciation: /ˈdresər/

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Definition of dresser

noun

North American a chest of drawers.
a sideboard with shelves above for storing and displaying plates and kitchen utensils.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting a kitchen sideboard or table on which food was prepared): from Old French dresseur, from dresser 'prepare' (see dress)