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
The bedroom has a king bed, a daybed, an armoire, a desk, and side tables; the separate living room has a sectional sofa (with a pull-out couch), a full kitchenette, a large counter, and a private patio.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adding a couple of new, on-sale tops to your armoire is a quick and easy way to spruce up your collection in the early days of spring.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Fill them with books, small houseplants, and décor items that would typically sit on a bookcase or armoire.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adding a couple of new, on-sale tops to your armoire is a quick and easy way to spruce up your collection in the early days of spring.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Fill them with books, small houseplants, and décor items that would typically sit on a bookcase or armoire.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for armoire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for armoire
Noun
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Be sure to take advantage of these major markdowns on investment pieces like a bed frame, dresser, area rug, and more.
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The oldest French shirtmaker, Charvet got its start in 1838 on Paris’s Place Vendôme thanks to founder Joseph-Christophe Charvet, the son of Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal dresser.
Noun
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Then add a small buffer for laundry day, new purchases, or seasonal wardrobe swaps.
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The mood of the season was very much about rethinking everyday basics—and to inject your wardrobe with a fresh sense of whimsy and personality.
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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