armoire

[ ahrm-wahr, ahrm-wahr ]

noun

1. a large wardrobe or movable cupboard, with doors and shelves.

armoire

/ ɑːmˈwɑː /

noun

1. a large cabinet, originally used for storing weapons

Word History and Origins

Origin of armoire¹

First recorded in 1565–75; from Middle French; Old French blend of armaire and aumoire; aumbry

Word History and Origins

Origin of armoire¹

C16: from French, from Old French armaire, from Latin armārium chest, closet; see ambry

Example Sentences

They have everything: armoires, dressers, tables, whatever you could possibly want.

From Los Angeles Times

The bird flees from her car’s trunk to a watermelon truck to the space behind an armoire, with adults and children, including the high-spirited young daughter, Linda, in hot pursuit.

From New York Times

At the end of the interview, Pagano proudly showed visitors one of the archive’s prized possessions, which he keeps in an otherwise nondescript wooden armoire near the entrance of his office.

From Seattle Times

Other designers have used solutions both simple and elaborate — putting a TV inside an armoire, for instance, or installing a retractable under-bed lift.

From Seattle Times

A used armoire, for example, is a stylish alternative.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• wardrobe