variants
or etagere
as in bookcase
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of étagère
Another way to encourage your cat to scratch and also not be an ugly tower are metal etageres.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 29 Feb. 2024
Floating shelves or a narrow etagere, on the other hand, may not have an impact in that same space.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
Add your towels, light reading, potpourri and display-level storage bins to fill out this space-saving over-the-toilet etagere by Zenna Home.
—Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022
Arizona interior designer Lauren Lerner of Living with Lolo suggests using baskets to stash towels and yoga mats and bringing in an etagere to sort weights and other equipment.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2021
The lounge, immediately adjacent to the main room (separated by an etagere filled with elegant stemware and vintage crystal decanters), is a nice place to enjoy a drink, and Blvd’s cocktail program is strong.
—Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 24 May 2018
Even more of a British bent comes from the selection of tea sandwiches served on a proper tiered etagere.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 29 Feb. 2024
Floating shelves or a narrow etagere, on the other hand, may not have an impact in that same space.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022
Add your towels, light reading, potpourri and display-level storage bins to fill out this space-saving over-the-toilet etagere by Zenna Home.
—Khortlyn Cole, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022
Arizona interior designer Lauren Lerner of Living with Lolo suggests using baskets to stash towels and yoga mats and bringing in an etagere to sort weights and other equipment.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2021
The lounge, immediately adjacent to the main room (separated by an etagere filled with elegant stemware and vintage crystal decanters), is a nice place to enjoy a drink, and Blvd’s cocktail program is strong.
—Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 24 May 2018
Even more of a British bent comes from the selection of tea sandwiches served on a proper tiered etagere.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for étagère
Noun
-
Top of the list: Adding a second bath and bringing the basement staircase up to code in order to transform the storage zone into a finished living area (which now doubles as a guest room thanks to a Murphy bed tucked into a pair of bookcases).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
-
Hidden behind one of the bookcases is a secret passage that leads to the home’s guest wing with four en suite bedrooms, a 14-person cinema and another lounge area.—
Ray Parisi,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Chic accessories range from a suede-sheathed tray to a chunky marble door stopper, while statement pieces include bouclé-upholstered swivel chairs and a tiled credenza.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
-
The kitchen, the center of life in the apartment, is in a rustic red that complements the large custom table and the Alicante marble credenza.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Springwood Caning Sideboard Those who love entertaining should check out this sideboard.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
-
The garden room has a dining table and a sideboard also designed by Pöppler.—
Ulrich Clewing,
Architectural Digest,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Officers saw Washington, stabbed in the chest, through a locked screen door lying on the floor.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
-
About two minutes after initially spotting and then following him, Lemos fired two shots at Perez Becerra, hitting him in the chest.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
If there's just too much stuff to address at once, tackle one drawer or cabinet at a time.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
-
Buckler eventually transitioned to production and would go on to become a carpenter, building cabinets and other furniture.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2024
-
Tucked between a George II mahogany breakfront secretaire bookcase and a series of manuscript and watercolor maps showing the waterways of Venice, Clausen found a type of antiquated nautical map known as a portolan chart.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Oct. 2023
Noun
-
Rekha Gupta, a 50-year-old former general secretary of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata party, was appointed as chief minister in the state of New Delhi, according to an announcement by party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
-
In that letter, Robinson wrote about her concerns on confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Notably, Momoa also sought out SNL dresser Donna Richards at the afterparty after the two shared a cute exchange during the show.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
-
But if its any comfort to the mom tapping her foot at the door while her kid picks out a shirt, your toddler lingering at the dresser is completely developmentally normal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“étagère.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%C3%A9tag%C3%A8re. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share