bowfront

1 8.1

Having a front that curves outward, like a dresser or window

adjective
/ˈboʊfrʌnt/

Specialized

: frente curvada

Diana designed a bowfront corner cabinet to house the television, creating a stylish focal point in the living room.

Examples

In the dining room, a bowfront buffet table provided ample storage while adding charm to the space.
Great, like bowfront great, which I hate yeah.
The antique shop had a stunning bowfront dresser that curved elegantly, highlighting its intricate woodwork.

Synonyms

bowed

vsbowfront

7 5.3

Curved so they bend outward, like some legs

is about a forward-facing surface that curves outward for furniture or buildings

How Curved

bulging

25 3.6

bowfront

Specialized

1 8.1

curved

50 1.0

rounded

45 2.4

flat

414 1.0

Surface Forms

bowfront positive

Morphology

bowfront = bow + front (transparent) = bow + front

The meaning is directly derived from the clear combination of 'bow' (a curved shape) + 'front' (the forward surface): a front that curves outward; the term is specialized but compositionally obvious.

Etymology

Bowfront comes from the parts bow ('a curve', like an archer's bow) and front ('the front'). So, imagine the front of a cabinet or window pushing out in a smooth curve, which is why a bowfront piece has a front that curves outward.