noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A piece of furniture whose upper section is further back than the lower part, forming a flat shelf or step between them. attributive

   "a stepback cupboard"

2. 2
   Synonym of setback (“step-like recession in a wall”).

Synonyms

All synonyms

setback

Etymology

From step + back.

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