noun
armoire
ahm-WAH
noun
1
A tall, freestanding cupboard or wardrobe, often ornately built, used for storing clothes or other items.
"She kept her winter coats folded inside the antique armoire."
"The bedroom had a heavy oak armoire instead of a built-in closet."
How to Use Armoire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large standalone wardrobe or cabinet, usually a bit fancier-looking than an ordinary closet.
When to use it
Mostly used for furniture that looks decorative or antique, rather than flat-pack wardrobes.
Common pairings
antique armoire
wooden armoire
a armoire in the bedroom
Word Forms
armoires plural
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Etymology
From Middle French armoire, originally meaning a cabinet for storing weapons — related to "armor".