armoire

noun

ar·moire ärm-ˈwär

Southern also ˈär-mər

Synonyms of armoire next

: a usually tall cupboard or wardrobe

Examples of armoire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Furniture: Vintage stools at the island, vintage armoire in the butler’s pantry. —

Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 16 Aug. 2024 Terry bath robes and slippers are readily available in the armoire, and the simultaneously supportive and fluffy mattress guarantees a perfect night’s sleep. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024 Visible Wear and Tear Minor chips or scratches on an antique armoire can be considered part of its character and even add to its charm. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024 Closets are tightly organized, the living room George II–style burl walnut armoire hides a flat-screen TV, along with client binders and computer equipment, and the custom flip-up bed frame holds Josh’s sample library and an extra table used for dinner parties. —

Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for armoire

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French, alteration (by insertion of /w/ between the labial /m/ and the vowel) of Old French armaire, almaire, aumaire "cabinet with shelves for keeping books or precious objects," from earlier armairie, borrowed from Latin armārium "cabinet, cupboard, bookcase," from arma "implements of war, weapons, equipment" + -ārium -ary entry 1 — more at arm entry 3

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of armoire was in 1571

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