Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

jockey box, noun

The compartment in your car in which you typically put your registration - similar to the "glove compartment."
I keep my insurance in my jockey box.

Added on December 5, 2012 by Trista Witherspoon

bureau, noun

/byour-o/

Another term for a dresser or 'chest of drawers.'
You will find it in the second drawer in my bureau.

Added on March 21, 2025 by Cherilyn D.

davenport, noun

/dav-uhn-pawrt/

A large sofa, often covered in plastic in the "front" room that you are never allowed to sit on.
Bobby, get your toys off the davenport, you know that will wrinkle the plastic!

Added on May 9, 2011 by Dave P.

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