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 The data reflects the growing trend of sellers monetizing wardrobes. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Vogue editors are embracing the shift in season with transitional wardrobes that mix and match summer staples with early-fall essentials. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 The interiors are just as blissful, with terra-cotta walls and smooth, wooden floor-to-ceiling wardrobes adding warmth to pale stone floors and marble bathrooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Looking a certain way to please Trump can be especially challenging for younger aides who don’t make a lot of money, but who are still expected to pay for professional wardrobes and styling, the Daily Mail reported. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Unlike a punchier, sunny yellow, this softer shade is surprisingly versatile, playing nicely with the browns, burgundies, grays, and creams that tend to dominate our cold-weather wardrobes. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026 Bamps has also had to do things like increase the size of the wardrobes so clients can travel with all their clothing and work out ways to display their favorite artwork or vase. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 Adidas sneakers have earned a permanent spot in plenty of travel wardrobes, and this new slip-on version feels especially travel-friendly. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 For some guys, though, a flight jacket might be a bit too bold for your wardrobes. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobes
  1. pantries
  2. closets
  3. cupboards
  4. cabinets
  5. armoires
Noun
  • The kitchen is an area that can always use extra light, from meal-prep areas to dark pantries.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As benefits decrease and prices increase, more people have been needing support, including many people who are turning to food pantries for the first time, said Kelly Gough Moran, director of development at Cross-Lines.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • The primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Other details include that the primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.
    — David Caraccio, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of closets
Noun
  • Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Collina Strada emptied its cupboards to for its S/S ’27 collection.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • That means my cabinets and drawers are mostly full of hardworking, multitasking items.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 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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