chesterfield

noun

ˈche-stər-ˌfēld How to pronounce chesterfield (audio)
Definition of chesterfieldnext
as in couch
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters bought a huge new chesterfield for the living room

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Recent Examples of chesterfield Leather chesterfields and fireplace nooks dotted the warehouse-esqe foyer where towering machinery replaced bouquets on mahogany tables. — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023 As for overnight guests, you'll be housed in one of Cedar Lake Estate's cozy cottages, suites, or cabins spread across the property, each featuring rustic chic furniture and decor, from oversized chesterfields to wooden barn doors. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023 Stained white oak sets a cozy mood accentuated by leather chairs and a modern chesterfield sofa. — Sally Finder Weepie, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2022

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