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
Their attention turned to a giant cherry-colored armoire that had belonged to a professor now on sabbatical in Malaysia.
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Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s one armchair, one armoire, one pair of ballet pointe shoes, and 37 desk lamps.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
That season, Callie North, an herbalist from Washington State, built a simple a-frame house that had some cool creature comforts: giant fireplace, sauna, cool shelves and storage, an armoire made from sticks, and even a walkway made of pavers.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Aug. 2025
His preferred spot is a brown suede recliner in the middle of his living room facing a vintage wooden armoire and a TV that's rarely turned on.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
There’s one armchair, one armoire, one pair of ballet pointe shoes, and 37 desk lamps.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
That season, Callie North, an herbalist from Washington State, built a simple a-frame house that had some cool creature comforts: giant fireplace, sauna, cool shelves and storage, an armoire made from sticks, and even a walkway made of pavers.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 18 Aug. 2025
His preferred spot is a brown suede recliner in the middle of his living room facing a vintage wooden armoire and a TV that's rarely turned on.
—Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for armoire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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One report has been received of a dresser tipping over, but no injuries have been recorded.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Take inspiration from this elegant entryway, and pair it with other vintage elements such as a wood dresser, gold mirror, and a pair of upholstered chairs.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tommy Hilfiger Plaid Button-Down Shirt Add a pop of color to your wardrobe with this button-down shirt from Tommy Hilfiger.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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There’s something about a color refresh that can completely change the way your wardrobe feels—but not every shade withstands the test of time.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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