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wardrobe Definition

ward·robe (wôr′drōb′)

noun

  1. a closet or movable cabinet, usually relatively tall and provided with hangers, etc., for holding clothes
  2. a room where clothes are kept; esp., a room in a theater where costumes are kept
  3. a collection of clothes; esp.,
    1. the complete supply of clothes of a person
    2. a supply of clothes for a particular season or purpose a spring wardrobe
    3. the collection of costumes of a theater or theatrical company
  4. 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.

  1. A closet

    chest, bureau, dresser; see chest 1, closet.

  2. Clothing

    apparel, garments, vestments; see clothes.

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

  • flat-pack: The Ikea bombs will have been placed by an otherwise normal man infuriated at putting together a flat-pack wardrobe.
  • pine: Bedroom 2. Double bed, pine wardrobe, chest of drawers.
  • mirror: The apartments will feature sliding mirror wardrobes where designated.