1. a low sideboard or buffet, typically used for serving food or storing dishes
2. a low cabinet or shelf unit used in offices for storage, often placed behind a desk
Usage: office furniture

Examples

• The antique credenza displayed her grandmother’s china collection.
• We served the appetizers from the credenza in the dining room.
• His office credenza held files and reference books.
• The mahogany credenza matched the dining room table perfectly.
• She stored extra office supplies in the credenza behind her desk.
• The credenza’s drawers were filled with linens and silverware.