as in wardrobes
a tall piece of furniture that is used to store things (such as clothes)
They didn't have enough closet space in the bedroom, so they bought an armoire.
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Recent Examples of armoires
The mandatory standard, which went into effect in September 2023, requires clothing storage units such as dressers and armoires to meet key stability requirements.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Bedrooms, meanwhile, feature vintage French armoires.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
What's new at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Rooms feature new furniture, including beds, side tables, armoires and drapes.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Bedrooms, meanwhile, feature vintage French armoires.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
What's new at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Rooms feature new furniture, including beds, side tables, armoires and drapes.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoires
wardrobes
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Keep in mind, there are also often guest service perks available; Ali shares that visitors appreciate Langham’s butler suite services, which include unpacking, ironing, and arranging wardrobes for guests.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Suede fashion is taking over fall capsule wardrobes everywhere; even celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Emma Stone have put their own spin on the textbook trend.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Armoires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoires. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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