sideboard

[ˈsaɪdbɔːd]

sideboard Definition

• 1. a piece of furniture used for storing dishes, glasses, and tableware, typically in a dining room
• 2. a flat-topped piece of furniture with cupboards and drawers, used for storing crockery, glasses, and table linen

Using sideboard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sideboard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sideboard was filled with fine china and silverware.

• Example

  She placed the dessert on the sideboard.

• Example

  The antique sideboard was a family heirloom.

sideboard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sideboard

• buffet
• credenza
• hutch

Phrases with sideboard

• on the sideboard

  referring to food or drink that is served from the sideboard

  Example

  Help yourself to some wine on the sideboard.

• clear the sideboard

  to remove dishes and other items from the sideboard after a meal

  Example

  After dinner, we cleared the sideboard and washed the dishes.

• set the sideboard

  to arrange dishes and other items on the sideboard before a meal

  Example

  She spent hours setting the sideboard with her best china and silverware.

Origins of sideboard

from 'side' + 'board', referring to a board placed at the side of a room to hold food

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Summary: sideboard in Brief

A 'sideboard' [ˈsaɪdbɔːd] is a piece of furniture used for storing dishes, glasses, and tableware, typically in a dining room. It can also refer to a flat-topped piece of furniture with cupboards and drawers, used for storing crockery, glasses, and table linen. Examples include 'The sideboard was filled with fine china and silverware.' and 'The antique sideboard was a family heirloom.' Phrases like 'on the sideboard' denote food or drink served from it, while 'clear the sideboard' and 'set the sideboard' refer to removing or arranging items before and after meals.