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
  • That approach results in a dialogue between the two wardrobes rather than treating Frère as a separate design universe.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Some characters’ wardrobes are almost as iconic as the characters themselves.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of wardrobes
Noun
  • But many rucks are bulky and designed with men’s flatter chests in mind.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Thankfully, Amazon’s October Prime Day is a great time to replenish toy chests and game closets.
    — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of chests
Noun
  • Kitchen Cabinets and Appliance Exteriors Kitchen cabinets, particularly around handles and knobs, can accumulate fingerprints, grease, and food residue during everyday cooking.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The kitchen slide-out features a Dometic twin-hob induction cooktop beside a worktop, along with storage cabinets large enough for pots and pans down below.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cabinets
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“Clothespresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clothespresses. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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