HOPE CHEST

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage

Synonyms:

hope chest; wedding chest

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("hope chest" is a kind of...):

chest (box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy)

Credits