What does credenza mean?

Definitions for credenza
krɪˈdɛn zəcre·den·za

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. credenza, credencenoun

    a kind of sideboard or buffet

GCIDE

  1. credenzanoun

    a credence.

Wiktionary

  1. credenzanoun

    A sideboard or buffet.

  2. credenzanoun

    a horizontal filing cabinet, typically placed behind a desk.

Wikipedia

  1. Credenza

    A credenza is a dining room sideboard, particularly one where a central cupboard is flanked by glass display cabinets, and usually made of burnished and polished wood and decorated with marquetry. The top would often be made of marble, or another decorative liquid- and heat-resistant stone. The credenza started as a rough table with a cloth draped over it. In early 14th-century Italy, it took on an architectural form with column and pilaster decorations.In modern times, a credenza is more often a type of sideboard used in the home or restaurant. In dining rooms, it is typically made from wood and used as a platform to serve buffet meals. In restaurant kitchens, made from stainless steel, it provides a side surface and storage cupboards.

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  1. credenza

    A credenza is a type of sideboard or buffet used for serving food, displaying decorative items, or storing dishware. It's often found in dining rooms or living spaces and may feature cabinets, drawers, or open shelves. Modern designs may also use it as a desk or a television stand. The term originates from Italy, suggestive of the belief or trust (credenza) placed in the piece to securely store valuable items.

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  1. Credenza

    A credenza is a piece of furniture comprising a central cupboard flanked by symmetrical quadrant glass display cabinets, usually made of burnished and polished wood and decorated with marquetry. The top would often be made of marble, or another decorative stone, or of inlaid wood. It became very fashionable during the second half of the 19th century. In modern times, a credenza is more often a type of sideboard used in the home or restaurant. In dining rooms, it is typically made from wood and used as a platform to serve buffet meals. In restaurant kitchens, made from stainless steel, it provides a side surface and storage cupboards.

Editors Contribution

  1. credenza

    A work of music in which the orchestra pauses while soloist performs her own work, then orchestra continues to play the original composition.


    Submitted by anonymous on August 12, 2019  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of credenza in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of credenza in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  • Susan
    Susan
    Credenza in music is a misuse of "cadenza".  The definition is correct for the musical word cadenza
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