CEFR C2

chesterfield

noun

Meaning

A large, upholstered sofa characterized by rolled arms that are the same height as the back, typically covered in tufted leather.

Examples

  • The antique chesterfield added a sense of timeless elegance to the modern living room.
  • They spent the entire afternoon reading on the worn, velvet-covered chesterfield.

Synonyms: sofa, couch, settee, divan