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
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.
—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
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
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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.
—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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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Grab this eight-draw dresser with a classic wood finish to create more closet space.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Pull out your credit card to shop elevated bedroom furniture finds like a stylish frame to sleep in on the weekends or a handsome dresser to store your trove of winter sweaters.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Every wardrobe needs a sleek shoulder bag that’s spacious enough to hold the essentials.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The collection, belonging to Cyndi Wear, Ramona Woman’s Club Director of Hostesses and coordinator of the event, included both handmade and vintage pieces from her personal wardrobe, spanning from the early 1900s to current trends.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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