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armoire

armoire

21 8.1
A large cupboard that stands on the floor for storing clothes and household items
  • noun
  • /ɑːrˈmɔɪr/
translation icon : armario
  • She opened the armoire to find her favorite dress hanging neatly inside.

And they said that was all caused by the armoire falling over on him.

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Examples

  • The armoire is stunning.

    Kiss Me, Guido (1997)

  • I stood before the small mirror in the armoire as I dressed.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • "You can keep your clothes in that armoire," he said.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • Take my armoire, TV and stereo and sell it.

    Two of a Kind (1983)

  • A large bed stands against one wall in their room, and opposite it, an armoire and a pot.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • That's actually the armoire right there.

    3:10 to Yuma (2007)

  • Elizabeth pulled off her shoes, stockings, and dress and placed them in the armoire.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Now I took the liberty of hangin' up a couple suits for you in the armoire.

    Bad Asses on the Bayou (2015)

  • The mulatto switched on the bare light overhead and walked to an armoire that filled half the room.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • The false fire burned quietly, and the armoire stood closed, its mahogany front dully gleaming.

    Fiction book (2000)

Synonyms

closet
vsarmoire
  • US
755 1.0

A small space for keeping clothes and other things

is freestanding and decorative rather than a built-in or room space
chest
vsarmoire
363 1.0

A large strong box for storing clothes or valuables

is taller and decorative, serving hanging storage rather than a simple box
cabinet
vsarmoire
168 1.3

A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing things

is generally larger and meant for clothes storage and ornament
cupboard
vsarmoire
79 1.0

A cabinet with shelves for storing dishes or food

is freestanding and often more decorative, commonly used for clothing
wardrobe
vsarmoire
35 1.0

A large piece of furniture with doors for storing clothes

is more ornate and freestanding rather than just tall clothes storage
chest of drawers
vsarmoire
7 2.6

A piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes and small items

is taller and often built to hold hanging garments as well
commode
vsarmoire
  • Archaic
2 8.1

A tall elegant chest with drawers for storing clothes

is usually larger and also designed for hanging and broader storage
aumbry
vsarmoire
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small cupboard set into a wall in a church or old house for storing things

is freestanding, much larger, and intended primarily for clothing storage
airing cupboard
vsarmoire
  • UK
6.8

A warm cupboard that has a water heater and keeps towels and sheets dry

is decorative furniture used for clothes storage rather than for drying

How Large

armoire
21 8.1
wardrobe
35 1.0
cupboard
79 1.0
cabinet
168 1.3

Surface Forms

armoire singular
armoires plural

Etymology

Armoire comes from an old French word meaning 'weapons' or 'arms', and is related to the English word armor. It began as a large cupboard for keeping weapons, which is why today an armoire is a big freestanding cupboard or wardrobe.