Credenza Definition

krĭ-dĕnzə
noun
A type of buffet or sideboard.
Webster's New World
A piece of office furniture having a long flat top and usually file drawers.
American Heritage
A low cabinet for use as in an office.
Webster's New World

A horizontal filing cabinet, typically placed behind a desk.

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Noun

Singular:
credenza
Plural:
credenzas, credenze

Origin of Credenza

  • Italian from Medieval Latin crēdentia trust (possibly from the practice of placing food and drink on a sideboard to be tasted by a servant before being served to ensure that it contained no poison) credence

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Credenza Sentence Examples

  • A credenza is perfect for storing such items, but credenzas can be very expensive.

  • They were supported by a deliberative assembly, called credenza, chosen from the more distinguished citizens.

  • It will be perceived that the type was rather oligarchical than strictly democratic. Between the parlamento and the consuls with their privy council, or credenza, was interposed the gran consiglio of privileged burghers.

  • Standard products include a range of single and double lecterns, tables, chairs and credenza units.

  • Flank either side of your desk with shelves and/or a credenza.

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Words Starting With

CCRCRE

Words Ending With

AZANZA

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