Breakfront (noun)

A piece of furniture, typically a cabinet or bookcase, that has a central section that projects forward from the rest of the piece.

Origin:

The word breakfront is derived from the phrase "break front" referring to a piece of furniture that has a central section that projects forward from the rest of the piece.

Examples:

  1. The breakfront in the dining room made a great focal point.
  2. I am looking for a breakfront, do you know where I can find one?
  3. The breakfront was an essential part of the living room furniture in the old days.
  4. She always kept her best dishes in the breakfront, to display them.
  5. I am thinking of getting a breakfront, what do you think?
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