armoire

noun

ar·​moire ärm-ˈwär 

Southern also ˈär-mər

: a usually tall cupboard or wardrobe

Examples of armoire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Repurpose dressers and armoires to make bathroom vanities and cabinets. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026

Two of the four cottages can be connected via a secret armoire doorway to create a three-bedroom escape that’s perfect for families. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026

This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

The more patina an armoire has, the better, Gutter feels. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026

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