clothespresses

noun

plural of clothespress
as in wardrobes
a tall piece of furniture that is used to store clothes The bedroom is furnished with antiques, including a beautiful mahogany clothespress.

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  1. wardrobes
  2. chests
  3. cabinets
Noun
  • The color trend reflects a broader shift in how consumers approach denim, building wardrobes with multiple fits, washes and colors rather than relying on a single go-to style.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
  • Nowadays, these playful, fringed embellishments have found a new place in the wardrobes of the most fashionable.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 28 July 2026
Definition of wardrobes
Noun
  • Three women lay passed out on the sidewalk, their chests slowly rising and falling, while fellow addicts stepped over them and dealers made sales.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • Made from fabric with light compression, the tops sculpt the waist and provide ample support for larger chests—without the need for a bra.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of chests
Noun
  • Important documents get buried in inboxes and filing cabinets.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
  • Specifically, the cabinets, in the form of tiny, decorative perforations.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of cabinets
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