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
Having studied Frank Lloyd Wright, Levine made a Prairie-style armoire and a table.
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2025
Rolls of satin were stacked under a worktable; a mannequin in a strapless gown made of Chantilly lace stood near an armoire.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Choose either a clothing rod or trio of interior shelves depending on your needs, and this versatile piece transforms from wardrobe to linen closet to living room armoire in a snap.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside, you’re greeted by a massive vintage armoire; several more candelabras are sprinkled throughout.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2025
Rolls of satin were stacked under a worktable; a mannequin in a strapless gown made of Chantilly lace stood near an armoire.
—Adam Iscoe, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Choose either a clothing rod or trio of interior shelves depending on your needs, and this versatile piece transforms from wardrobe to linen closet to living room armoire in a snap.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside, you’re greeted by a massive vintage armoire; several more candelabras are sprinkled throughout.
—Michael Cuby, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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Included in those top discounts is a handheld cordless vacuum cleaner with three types of attachments, a six-drawer dresser with gold hardware, and a 12-piece food storage container set with airtight snap-on lids.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Destiny Campos and Jeremy Fancher were charged with murder more than a year after their 4-month-old was found unresponsive inside a dresser drawer.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Queen Plus Linen Drawstring Shorts A pair of easy-to-throw-on linen shorts is crucial to a solid summer wardrobe.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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Avant-garde pieces were phased into her wardrobe during this stage of her life, too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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