étagère
- noun
- /ˌeɪtɑːˈʒɛr/
- The étagère is filled with books and decorative items.
Examples
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He bought a modern étagère to organize his plants and decorative items in the living room.
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The antique étagère displayed a variety of porcelain teacups and family photos.
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She placed her favorite figurines on the top shelf of the étagère in the hallway.
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I bought a beautiful étagère for my living room.
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The living room features a beautiful étagère where we display our favorite books and decorative pieces.
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She carefully arranged the plants on the étagère, making sure each one received enough sunlight.
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In the dining room, an étagère holds a variety of serving dishes and glassware for special occasions.
Synonyms
A flat board fixed to a wall for holding books and small things
A frame for holding or showing things
A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing things
A cabinet with shelves for storing dishes or food
A piece of furniture with shelves for holding books
A long low cabinet with cupboards for holding dishes or serving food in a dining room
Furniture with flat boards for storing or showing things
A piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small decorations
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Étagère comes from the French word étage ('floor' or 'level') plus the ending -ère, so it literally means a thing made of small 'floors'. That's why an étagère is a small piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying or serving items.