wardrobe
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ward·robe

noun \ˈwr-ˌdrōb\

Definition of WARDROBE

1
a : a room or closet where clothes are kept
b : clothespress
c : a large trunk in which clothes may be hung upright
2
a : a collection of wearing apparel (as of one person or for one activity) <a summer wardrobe>
b : a collection of stage costumes and accessories
3
: the department of a royal or noble household entrusted with the care of wearing apparel, jewels, and personal articles

Examples of WARDROBE

  1. She has a new summer wardrobe.
  2. She went to wardrobe for her fitting.

Origin of WARDROBE

Middle English warderobe, from Anglo-French *warderobe, garderobe, from warder, garder to guard + robe robe
First Known Use: 14th century

Other Foreign Functionary Terms

count, despot, emir, yeoman

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