wardrobe

noun

Definition of wardrobenext
1
as in pantry
a piece of furniture or a room for storing clothes There were suits and sweaters hanging in the wardrobe.

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2
as in clothes
a collection of clothing He bought a whole new wardrobe to go with his new job.

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Recent Examples of wardrobe Nearly three years after a former wardrobe stylist sued Lizzo and her production company, Big Grrrl Touring, the case has been dismissed. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 All your messages and your costumes and your wardrobe and makeup is just so beautiful. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Qinsen Wide-Leg Dress Pants My entire fall wardrobe is filled with chocolatey brown sweaters, shoes, and coats, so why not add a pair of trousers to the mix? — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 The show includes handwritten letters, childhood treasures, historical documents, and, of course, jewelry and some of the most famous pieces from her wardrobe—those that in some way defined her style and have become memorable pieces over time. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wardrobe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobe
  1. pantry
  2. clothing
  3. closet
  4. dress
  5. cupboard
  6. dresser
  7. cabinet
  8. armoire
Noun
  • The Fanta mascot peers out from a pantry door—the same pantry door that was in the house in Auckland where the Kings moved in 1960.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of pantry
Noun
  • Other secret variants included simplified, unsharpened ones to be dropped to resistance fighters that would hide their origin, as well as special small versions or ones with rings in the handle so they could be sewn into clothing or boots.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Few people want to invest in pricier clothing, bespoke interior design services, or luxury furnishings without ever talking with a live person.
    — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • There’s no better time to start turning your closet over for the season ahead.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Upstairs, the primary suite flaunts a projector, large walk-in closets, and a skylit bath spotlighted by a huge oval soaking tub.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of closet
Noun
  • Johansson recounted how, during one studio session, Saab picked up a single piece of black fabric and twisted, turned, and draped it into a bustier dress right on the mannequin.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Cole recalled how, at the close of those early shows, the drawings were removed from their frames and returned to Auckland, to be put back in their cupboards.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After that the science cupboard looks more threadbare, and NASA could use some major new mission starts.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cupboard
Noun
  • In Your Home That mismatched dresser that didn’t complement the rest of your bedroom set may be just the thing your entryway needs.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officers reported allegedly finding live ammunition hidden in a sock in her dresser, a digital scale, more than 100 plastic baggies, text messages appearing to show drug sales, and $4,121 in cash.
    — Julie Watts August 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dresser
Noun
  • Yi offers her readers a dazzling cabinet of curiosities, exploring spirituality, desire and the desperate ways people grasp at each other.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At the height of the trend in the 2010s, gray walls, flooring, cabinets, and countertops were viewed as a white alternative that was easier to style and design with.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • Turn nightstands into side tables or an armoire into a coffee station, craft supply cabinet, or game storage.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Circumstances won’t let her escape so easily, though, when their landlord, Ron (Glynn Turman), hires Diarra to track down his missing armoire.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
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