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

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

Know Your Armoire Types There are many different styles of vintage armoires on the market that are worth considering. —Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026

Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades. —AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025

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