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 White lamps look inspired by Grecian amphorae; wardrobes are ridged like classical columns. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 In round three, the conversation turns to some of the stars’ best roles and movie wardrobes. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 As part of its inaugural State of Style report, the poverty-fighting charity said billions of liters of water are being used to make clothes that sit unworn in Britain’s wardrobes. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 But now that fall is slowly creeping in, our wardrobes are ready to turn over a new leaf, too. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 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 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
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
  • Even though barn doors were a popular choice to separate closets, pantries, and bedrooms a decade ago, study participants are calling them out for not being functional.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While most kids take their favorite clothes to college, their bedroom closets still need managing.
    — Angela Caraway-Carlton, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of closets
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
  • Stock your cupboards for allergy and flu season The summer transition into fall also marks the start of peak cold, flu and seasonal allergy season.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Original gold clocks, marquetry cabinets, and full-size copies of the two Velásquez paintings that previously belonged to the palacio (but are now in the Prado) harken back to the building’s past.
    — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 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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