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wardrobe

/ ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/noun

A tall cupboard or cabinet where you hang and store clothes.

Example sentences

  • “Hang your coat in the wardrobe by the door.”
  • “The bedroom has a large wooden wardrobe with a mirror.”
  • “There is no room left in my wardrobe for new clothes.”

Americans more often say 'closet' for a built-in space. 'Wardrobe' can also mean all the clothes a person owns: 'a summer wardrobe'.

Synonyms for wardrobe

  • armoire

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