bottom drawer

noun

British
: a chest or box in which a young woman keeps things (such as silverware and linen) that she will use after she gets married : hope chest

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The bottom drawer slides out for easier accessibility, while the top tier is stationary. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2024 Mini bars of soap are in the bottom drawer, followed by tiny bottles of cleanser, anti-aging products, and sunscreen; the top sections are reserved for the aforementioned perfume samples, body lotions, and miscellaneous travel-sized products. Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2024 Simply wrap it tightly using plastic film or store it in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate it in the bottom drawer of your fridge for up to 6 days. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2024 Opening a bottom drawer inside the cramped space, police recovered a long strand of rope with knots, per the video footage. Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024 There’s even a large bottom drawer for all your pans, trays, and other cookware. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023 The wooden nightstand is designed with three drawers, with the bottom drawer slightly larger than the other two. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023 Magnum revolver wrapped in a blue handkerchief from the bottom drawer of his nightstand and went outside. Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023 The left of the bottom drawer is all cheese and dairy. Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023

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“Bottom drawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bottom%20drawer. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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