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
Place the extra layers on a bench at the foot of the bed, inside an open storage bench, or in an armoire or another cabinet that is deep and wide enough to hold bulky bedding.
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Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Fill them with books, small houseplants, and décor items that would typically sit on a bookcase or armoire.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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
Know Your Armoire Types There are many different styles of vintage armoires on the market that are worth considering.
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Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Fill them with books, small houseplants, and décor items that would typically sit on a bookcase or armoire.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Know Your Armoire Types There are many different styles of vintage armoires on the market that are worth considering.
—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for armoire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
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The Drexel dresser and highboy chest have been refinished and occupy a guest room.
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Carrie clocked Cola’s preoccupation with one of the dresser’s drawers.
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No summer wardrobe is complete without a trusty pair of flip-flops — and Amazon shoppers seem to be on the same page.
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The way celebrities employ fashion references in their wardrobes is no accident, said Karefa-Johnson.
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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