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dresser

chest of drawers / sideboard / costume assistant
Noun
pl: dressers

This term primarily describes furniture designed for organization and storage. In a bedroom context, it evokes a sense of personal grooming and clothing management, often featuring a mirror. In a dining context, it refers to a more open piece of furniture used for displaying tableware, blending utility with exhibition. When referring to a person, the word shifts from a physical object to a professional role within the performing arts. This specific usage is confined to the theater and film industry, denoting the staff member responsible for the physical preparation of an actor.

Meanings

Noun

A piece of furniture with drawers, typically used for storing clothes.

"She placed her jewelry on top of the dresser."

Noun

A piece of furniture with shelves and drawers, often used in a dining room for storing plates and linens.

"The antique dresser in the dining room held the family silver."

Noun

A person whose job is to put clothes, makeup, or wigs on performers in a theater.

"The lead actor was rushed to his dresser for a quick costume change."

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