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Sheraton

Sheraton

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A style of furniture from England around 1800 with simple straight lines and classical decoration
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɛrətən/
  • Archaic
: estilo Sheraton
  • She decorated her dining room with elegant Sheraton furniture to create a classic atmosphere.

Examples

  • The antique shop had a beautiful Sheraton sideboard that caught my eye.

  • He found a stunning Sheraton-style chair that complemented the room's decor perfectly.

  • We hope to see you at the Sheraton City Centre Hotel.

    Academic text (2005)

  • How about a suite at the Sheraton Hotel?

    American Hustle (2013)

  • The building across from the Sheraton is empty.

    Diplomatic Siege (1999)

  • I'll be at the Sheraton if you want to reach me.

    All the President's Men (1976)

  • You will also be able to register for the Sheraton City Centre Hotel online after April 1 on the hotel website.

    Academic text (2005)

  • I booked us a room at the Sheraton... back in New York by tomorrow morning.

    Knockaround Guys (2001)

  • Then we're gonna spend the weekend at the Universal Sheraton.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • The Sheraton City Centre Hotel will serve as our 2005 PSA conference hotel.

    Academic text (2005)

Surface Forms

Sheraton singular
Sheratons plural

Etymology

Sheraton is named after the English furniture designer Thomas Sheraton, who made simple, elegant pieces with straight lines around 1800. So a Sheraton chair or table means a piece made in that clean, classical style.