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chesterfield Definition

ches·ter·field (c̸hes′tər fēld′)

noun

  1. a single-breasted topcoat, usually with a fly front and a velvet collar
    1. a kind of sofa, heavily stuffed and with upright ends
    2. 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

Chesterfield Related Forms
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.