Word
sideboard
Phoneticsside·board
UK/sˈaɪdbɔːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a long, narrow table used for serving food or storing dishes. It is usually placed against a wall in a dining room.
n. a long, narrow table or cabinet used for serving food or storing tableware. Often positioned against a wall in a dining area.
Examples
“She placed the silverware on the sideboard before the guests arrived.”
“The antique sideboard in the dining room was passed down through several generations of the family.”
“While modern dining rooms often feature minimalist designs, the traditional sideboard remains a staple for those who host large gatherings and require additional storage for formal china.”
Examples
simple
“She placed the silverware on the sideboard before the guests arrived.”
contextual
“The antique sideboard in the dining room was passed down through several generations of the family.”
complex
“While modern dining rooms often feature minimalist designs, the traditional sideboard remains a staple for those who host large gatherings and require additional storage for formal china.”
Real-World Examples
“She worried one would skewer itself on the huge porcupine that used to reside on the kitchen sideboard, which she has since sequestered upstairs.” “I kept a number of things, including some clothes that I wear, a sideboard that had belonged to my grandparents and assorted kitchenware.” Etymology
From side + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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