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
To her left, the drawers of an armoire are too full to close.
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Some bedrooms even have space for an armoire for guests who need to stay longer than expected.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 May 2025
One of the easiest ways to tackle jewelry storage is to go with a jewelry cabinet or jewelry armoire.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Dad: Gun was hidden in armoire, bullets stashed under jeans
On Day Three of testimony, more details were disclosed about where the murder weapon was stored before the then-15-year-old shooter used it to terrorize his school.
—Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Some bedrooms even have space for an armoire for guests who need to stay longer than expected.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 May 2025
One of the easiest ways to tackle jewelry storage is to go with a jewelry cabinet or jewelry armoire.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Dad: Gun was hidden in armoire, bullets stashed under jeans
On Day Three of testimony, more details were disclosed about where the murder weapon was stored before the then-15-year-old shooter used it to terrorize his school.
—Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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What followed was hours of late-night exploring, complete with a run-in with an opossum, before the cat eventually returned indoors—only to be found resting inside a dresser drawer the next morning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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An adaptation of the the Broadway show, director Bill Condon's musical drama stars Tonatiuh as a gay window dresser named Luis who shares a cell with political prisoner Valentin (Diego Luna).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gildan Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt Every seasonal travel wardrobe should have a multi-functional crewneck sweatshirt like this one from Gildan.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Teaming with Saillard for a multiday session, Swinton is to interact with red-carpet dresses, family heirlooms and items from her personal wardrobe, including her christening gown.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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