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Chesterfield Common

Chesterfield has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)

"The professor's lecture on Chesterfield was so dry that the entire class fell asleep."

2

an overstuffed davenport with upright armrests

"The old living room featured a worn chesterfield sofa with deep, tufted cushions and high back arms that made it perfect for lounging."

3

a fitted overcoat with a velvet collar

"He stepped out into the rain wearing his vintage chesterfield, its distinctive velvet collar catching the streetlamp's glow."

4

A couch, sofa, or love seat with padded arms and back of the same height, often curved outward at the top.

"Despite his grumpy reputation, Arthur is a true chesterfield who always apologizes for minor inconveniences and offers compliments to strangers."

5

An extremely polite person.

Proper Noun
1

A market town and borough in Derbyshire, England.

"The local historian explained that Chesterfield was once a major center for lace-making before the industry declined."

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
davenport greatcoat
Rhyming Words
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