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
The mandatory standard, which went into effect in September 2023, requires clothing storage units such as dressers and armoires to meet key stability requirements.
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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
Coincidentally, each armoire is three times as profitable as each chair, while each bed is twice as profitable.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Bedrooms, meanwhile, feature vintage French armoires.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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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
Coincidentally, each armoire is three times as profitable as each chair, while each bed is twice as profitable.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Bedrooms, meanwhile, feature vintage French armoires.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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With a total of six drawers, three per piece, the dresser offers ample room for my clothes and accessories.—
Megan Schaltegger,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Check side tables and your dresser in the bedroom for spare change and other personal items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For starters, Mance and his wardrobe assistants scoured the internet for specific designer pieces that CBK wore during the decade, everything from Yohji Yamamoto to Prada to Hermès Birkin bags.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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This week the brand introduced the Genius Fit, a collection of value jeans designed to become a staple in women’s wardrobes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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