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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Store cosmetics, glasses, and jewelry in the bathroom or on a dresser top.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s a lot of trends for such an understated and comfortable look, but that’s what makes Lawrence the most adept on-the-go dresser in all of New York City.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And as someone who has proudly fallen for every Ugg trend, from the Tasman slippers to the Mini Platforms, the one design that’s undoubtedly here to stay in my wardrobe is the Classic Ultra Mini Boot, which is on rare sale at Amazon and Nordstrom (only in select colors and sizes).—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The brand’s Performance Joggers have been a staple in my mom’s wardrobe.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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