chesterfield

/ˈtʃestəfiːld/ (bre, ipa) · [tʃˈɛstɚfˌild] /ˈtʃestərfiːld/ (ame, ipa) · [tʃˈɛstɚfˌild] /ˈche-stər-ˌfēld/ (ame, mw)

chesterfield — noun

  • chesterfieldsingular
  • chesterfieldsplural

1. a sofa whose sides and back reach one even height, often in leather with deep bu

1.名詞C2
釋義

a sofa whose sides and back reach one even height, often in leather with deep buttons.

例句

In the hotel lounge, Anjali sank into the old leather chesterfield by the fire.

old leather chesterfield by the fire

The studio used a green chesterfield to make the interview set feel warm.

同義詞
  • sofa

    the broad everyday word, without the classic buttoned style

  • couch

    a more casual term, especially in North American speech

  • settee

    a more formal or old-fashioned word for a small sofa

文法句型

sit on a chesterfield

buy a chesterfield

用法筆記

In British-style interior writing, the word often points to the classic deep-buttoned sofa shape. In Canadian English, it can also be used more generally for a sofa.

常見錯誤

❌We need another chesterfield in the hall, so buy any chair.
✅We need another chesterfield in the hall, so buy a sofa with the same high sides and buttoned back.
💡a chesterfield names a sofa style, not a chair in general.

2. a formal overcoat shaped close to the body and marked by a collar made of velvet

2.名詞C2
釋義

a formal overcoat shaped close to the body and marked by a collar made of velvet.

例句

Outside the theatre, Rafael buttoned his dark chesterfield before the rain began.

buttoned his dark chesterfield

The tailor hung a grey chesterfield beside the morning suits in the shop.

同義詞
  • overcoat

    the broad term for a long coat worn over other clothes

  • topcoat

    a similar formal outer coat, often lighter or less specific in cut

  • dress coat

    a general label for a formal coat, not this exact style

文法句型

wear a chesterfield

button a chesterfield

用法筆記

Mostly found in older fashion writing and period settings. The word names a particular formal overcoat shape, not every long coat.

常見錯誤

❌He grabbed a chesterfield for the hike because it was a warm sports jacket.
✅He wore a chesterfield to the opera because it was a formal overcoat.
💡a chesterfield is a dress overcoat, not a casual jacket.