Commode
(noun)
- A piece of furniture consisting of a cupboard or cabinet, typically one that is low and has drawers and shelves.
- A low chest of drawers, typically one that is ornately decorated.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french, "convenient, suitable", from latin commodus.
Examples:
- She placed the book on the commode next to the bed.
- He found the key to the commode in the top drawer.
- The commode was made of cherry wood and had intricate carvings.
- The antique commode was passed down through generations in the family.
- She used the commode as a TV stand in her living room.