as in dresser
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 armoire
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The more patina an armoire has, the better, Gutter feels.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
An arcade version of the NBA Jam video game is buzzing next to a wooden armoire graced by family photos.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
The more patina an armoire has, the better, Gutter feels.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
An arcade version of the NBA Jam video game is buzzing next to a wooden armoire graced by family photos.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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The circular marble-top table now lives in her living room as a game table; the dresser is filled with blankets for guests; the red coffee cart sits in her kitchen.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
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Not with possessions—Malik’s crib, like mine, was a dresser drawer lined with blankets.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Named for the Astor matriarch who shaped New York society, these suites feature a welcome foyer, separate living room, king bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, and that same stunning marble bathroom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Storytelling elements Trims cannot be ignored in denim’s evolution from reliable uniform cloth to being a uniquely personal foundational piece in consumers’ wardrobes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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