breakfront

[ breyk-fruhnt ]
/ ˈbreɪkˌfrʌnt /

adjective

(of a cabinet, bookcase, etc.) having a central section extending forward from those at either side.

noun

a cabinet or the like having such a front.

Origin of breakfront

First recorded in 1925–30; break + front

British Dictionary definitions for breakfront

breakfront
/ (ˈbreɪkˌfrʌnt) /

adjective

(prenominal) (of a bookcase, bureau, etc) having a slightly projecting central section