Word
chesterfield
Phoneticschester·field
US/ˈtʃɛstɝˌfiɫd/
UK/tʃˈɛstəfˌiːld/
Definition
n. a large, comfortable sofa with arms and a back that are the same height. It usually has deep buttons in the leather or fabric.
n. a large sofa with high, scrolled arms and a back of equal height, typically upholstered in buttoned leather. In Canadian English, it is used more broadly to refer to any couch or sofa.
Examples
“He sat on the leather chesterfield to read his book.”
“The hotel lobby was decorated with dark wood and a classic green leather chesterfield.”
“The study was anchored by a massive chesterfield, its deep-buttoned upholstery showing the gentle wear of several decades of use.”
Examples
simple
“He sat on the leather chesterfield to read his book.”
contextual
“The hotel lobby was decorated with dark wood and a classic green leather chesterfield.”
complex
“The study was anchored by a massive chesterfield, its deep-buttoned upholstery showing the gentle wear of several decades of use.”
Usage
Capitalised when referring to the specific style of sofa; often used as a general synonym for 'sofa' in Canada.
Idioms
chesterfield rugby — Sexual activity.
Scan code
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