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
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The more patina an armoire has, the better, Gutter feels.
—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
An arcade version of the NBA Jam video game is buzzing next to a wooden armoire graced by family photos.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The more patina an armoire has, the better, Gutter feels.
—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
An arcade version of the NBA Jam video game is buzzing next to a wooden armoire graced by family photos.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for armoire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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These spots include pockets in your toiletry kit, dresser drawers, and backpack compartments.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Every dresser, table, and chair doesn’t need to be the exact same material and finish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The occasion was the 25th anniversary of The Wall Group, Brooke Wall’s styling agency, and Delilah — all low lights, curved leather banquettes and old-school supper-club mood — was full of hair stylists, makeup artists and wardrobe pros temporarily off the clock, though hardly off-brand.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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An endlessly versatile accessory, the silk scarf works overtime in your wardrobe.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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