chesterfield
chesterfield
Definition
ches·ter·field (c̸hes′tər fēld′)
noun
- a single-breasted topcoat, usually with a fly front and a velvet collar
- a kind of sofa, heavily stuffed and with upright ends
- Cdn. any sofa
Etymology: after a 19th-c. Earl of Chesterfield
Chesterfield
Definition
Ches·ter·field (-fēld′)
Chesterfield, 4th Earl of (Philip Dormer Stanhope) 1694-1773; Eng. statesman & writer on manners
Ches′·ter·field′·ian adjective
chesterfield
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: Now if you don't mind, I have a chesterfield to report to Is this bloke for real?
Modifies a noun
- sofa: There is the choice of a bench seat with wrap-round sides like a chesterfield sofa, or two individually adjustable chairs.
- area: Supply Desk are looking to employ a confident and passionate Humanities teacher for a lovely large school based in the chesterfield area.
Noun used with modifier
- leather: On a simple callout he opened a television cabinet and caught the door on a leather chesterfield.
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