wardrobes

noun

plural of wardrobe
as in pantries
a piece of furniture or a room for storing clothes There were suits and sweaters hanging in the wardrobe.

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Recent Examples of wardrobes Apart from a light blue shoulder-pad poplin shirt, the collection is entirely black, white, and gray, emphasizing the ability for shoppers to mix and match the pieces in their wardrobes. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Armoires Armoires, also known as wardrobes, were fairly common in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries to store clothes before closets became a mainstream feature in homes. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 From her son's income, she's changed the flooring from cement to gleaming white tiles, added plenty of new wardrobes, a television and a small altar in the corner of the living room. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 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 After several seasons in which quiet-luxury minimalism led the way, color is returning to our wardrobes and coming in hot. — Mayte Salido, Glamour, 27 July 2026 Rosebush Pruning follows a rich American family that lives in hedonistic isolation in Spain, seeking love and validation through one another, their designer wardrobes, and pop music. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Besides his frenetic and prancing stage presence and whimsical storytelling, Fleming’s HBO special was memorable for his purple bodysuit designed by Anthony Sartino, who famously created wardrobes for the late rock star Prince. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobes
  1. pantries
  2. closets
  3. cupboards
  4. cabinets
  5. armoires
Noun
  • Leftover produce from each Saturday’s market day is donated to local food pantries.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The governor earlier this year also sent nearly $25 million from state surplus to food banks and pantries.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • The primary suite has two walk-in closets and a marble bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub and separate shower.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Much like Pantone’s color of the year, Sherwin-Williams’s annual color-trend report sets the tone (pun intended) for what our homes and closets will look like in the year ahead.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of closets
Noun
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    — Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
  • With that, the pitching cupboards passed the point of being bare a month ago, and there's hardly anywhere left to turn for starter help.
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Add glass inserts, remove doors, or replace cabinets with floating shelves for a fresh, modern look.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The dark theme even permeated the kitchen, which featured a large black-and-white marble island surrounded by black cabinets.
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the rise of flatscreen TVs made large armoires irrelevant once they were no longer needed to conceal bulkier displays.
    — Brandon Presser, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026
  • Repurpose dressers and armoires to make bathroom vanities and cabinets.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of armoires

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