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 What could be next Secondhand clothing and inexpensive accessories offer plenty of ways to refresh a wardrobe without starting over. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 Clothing rental services like NUULY and Rent the Runway are the best way to refresh your wardrobe without spending a fortune. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 Kate Middleton’s wardrobe is full of coats—trench coats, coat dresses, blazer-style coats, and the occasional cropped number. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 These pieces are cozy, classic, and properly proportioned, which is a major fall wardrobe win in my book. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 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
  • This annual tradition provides live performances and holiday cheer while promoting donations to community food pantries.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Wiping cloths stored around the kitchen, dry pantry, prep tables, etc.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantry
Noun
  • Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Travis Kelce reminded Chiefs fans on Sunday that one of his other day jobs is ambassador — and model — for preppy clothing brand Tommy Hilfiger.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of clothing
Noun
  • Officers from the Lexington Police Department arrested Snelling in August 2025 after her roommates heard loud noises coming from her closet.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • High expectations frequently lead to ill-fitting tastes, delicate social posturing, and closet clutter.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of closet
Noun
  • Babydoll dresses in the spirit of the 1960s model Twiggy and their accompanying endless stretches of leg are another possible alternative.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Popular comedian Antonis Kanakis poked fun at the 57-year-old’s flamboyant outfits in a skit posted online, donning a black wig and shimmering silver dress with a pink feather boa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Revitalift products have been in my mom’s bathroom cupboard for some time.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The front cupboard hatch door, meanwhile, folds down to access the interior and create another surface for work and storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cupboard
Noun
  • This dresser accommodates all your clothing, linens, and more, while the antique brass knobs add a pretty design detail.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Storkcraft Horizon Dresser This spacious dresser, now 10% off, has a classic look with clean lines, platform legs, and sleek metal knob pulls.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of dresser
Noun
  • Rather than lighting an entire room, try task lighting like reading lamps, under-the-cabinet light strips, and desk lamps that illuminate a workspace.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026
  • If four of the most consequential members of Grace’s staff/cabinet quit en masse, what will become of her administration?
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • Imagine a rich young thing throwing her fanciful clothes over the door of a bedroom armoire before falling into bed, makeup on, at the end of a day.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some thrift stores may accept oversized furniture like executive desks, entertainment centers, and armoires, as well as upholstered pieces like couches and sectionals.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of armoire

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