wardrobe Definition
ward·robe (wôr′drōb′)
noun
- a closet or movable cabinet, usually relatively tall and provided with hangers, etc., for holding clothes
- a room where clothes are kept; esp., a room in a theater where costumes are kept
- a collection of clothes; esp.,
- the complete supply of clothes of a person
- a supply of clothes for a particular season or purpose a spring wardrobe
- the collection of costumes of a theater or theatrical company
- in a royal or noble household, the department in charge of clothes
Etymology: ME warderobe < NormFr, for OFr garderobe < garder (see guard) + robe, robe
wardrobe Synonyms
wardrobe
n.
wardrobe Usage Examples
Preposition: with
- shelving: Bedroom with full sized double bed with storage underneath, double wardrobe with shelving.
- cupboard: Built-in double wardrobe with a cupboard over & display shelving alongside.
- shelf: The two smaller bedrooms have single beds and fitted wardrobes with shelves - one bedroom can be offered with bunk beds if required.
- mirror: Bedroom 2 11&'6& ' ' x 10&'6& ' ' With fitted wardrobes with 2 mirror sliding doors, cylinder cupboard, central heating radiator.
Converse of object
- fit: Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes with plenty of storage space.
- mirror: Also What if you have a mirrored wardrobe in you bedroom?
- hang: They pack all the small items into purpose-made reinforced cartons and clothes into portable hanging wardrobes.
Adjective modifier
- fitted: A large fitted wardrobe takes care of the clothes storage.
- chic: A great vintage chic handbag, perfect for your vintage chic wardrobe!
- built-in: With built-in wardrobe, radiator, 2 double glazed windows.
- walk-in: On the first floor there are three bedrooms with the master bedroom having a large walk-in wardrobe.
- vintage: A great vintage chic handbag, perfect for your vintage chic wardrobe!
- double: Bedroom 2 with twin beds, 1 double full height wardrobe.
Modifies a noun
- mistress: Saber delves back into Verney's past and travels to Liverpool's Alhambra Theater to talk to a wardrobe mistress.
- malfunction: Opening night wasn't without its hitches and slight ' wardrobe malfunctions ' .
- cupboard: In addition there is also a double guest bedroom with fitted wardrobe cupboard serviced by a separate fully tiled shower room.
- staple: This lovely bag is a vintage wardrobe staple and would make a wonderful addition to your collection.
Noun used with modifier
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