as in dresser
a tall piece of furniture that is used to store things (such as clothes)
They didn't have enough closet space in the bedroom, so they bought an armoire.
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Recent Examples of armoire
An arcade version of the NBA Jam video game is buzzing next to a wooden armoire graced by family photos.
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Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
The closest Alex and Tess get to a custody battle is a halfhearted chat about who gets the armoire.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
The mandatory standard, which went into effect in September 2023, requires clothing storage units such as dressers and armoires to meet key stability requirements.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
The closest Alex and Tess get to a custody battle is a halfhearted chat about who gets the armoire.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
The mandatory standard, which went into effect in September 2023, requires clothing storage units such as dressers and armoires to meet key stability requirements.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
On our shopping list is a polished king bed that’s 39% off, an armoire that’s perfect for stashing seasonal clothing, and a sleek metal accent table under $200.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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No star is a more committed method dresser than Robbie.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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This denim style comes with a totally fresh perspective, which means even the most basic T-shirt from your dresser drawer suddenly looks cool and modern.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Proportions, purpose, functionality and structure are all pillars of their designs, and each piece is a wardrobe builder aligned with the vision of the brand that Ferrero and Cucco first launched for fall 2022.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The brand offers a cohesive alpine wardrobe that performs at elevation and also dazzles in the ski world’s most rarefied spaces.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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