wardrobes

noun

plural of wardrobe
as in pantries
a piece of furniture or a room for storing clothes There were suits and sweaters hanging in the wardrobe.

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Recent Examples of wardrobes As well as offering plenty of new old Polo classics and rarities to add to their wardrobes, the festival featured a plethora of pursuits for the crowds of Polo-maniacs to relish. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 Throughout 2026 several high-profile figures incorporated the look into their red carpet wardrobes, with the style becoming more popular following the spring 2027 fashion month. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Three additional bedrooms include one with custom cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 Originally made for outdoor work, these practical coats have found their way onto runways and into everyday wardrobes. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 Driven by the popularity of quiet luxury in recent years and granny style taking off, this preppy garment has once again carved out a place in our wardrobes. — Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026 Liner jackets, known for their lightweight construction and distinctive quilting, have made their way from military surplus stores into modern wardrobes and designer collections. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 For the cover of the October 19, 2026, issue, the artist Malika Favre captures the transition of our wardrobes at the first chill of fall. — Françoise Mouly, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, many Gen Zers and millennials are going maximalist in their homes and wardrobes. — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobes
  1. pantries
  2. closets
  3. cupboards
  4. cabinets
  5. armoires
Noun
  • This annual tradition provides live performances and holiday cheer while promoting donations to community food pantries.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to the anti-hunger charitable organization Feeding America, for every one meal provided by food pantries nationwide, nine are covered by SNAP benefits.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • Next year will see more classic accessories used in less traditional ways with Whatnot predicting shoppers will reuse pieces that are in their own closets.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • It-items tend to combine an exciting spark of newness with an ability to fit seamlessly into people’s closets.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of closets
Noun
  • Likewise, Cosori recommends keeping its air fryer away from cupboards and steam-sensitive surfaces, with about 5 inches of clearance behind and above it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Her fiction is cluttered with bric-a-brac, bits and bobs, stuffed into boxes and drawers and cupboards—remnants of someone’s past.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Bathrooms are finished with full-height stone and Robern medicine cabinets.
    — Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Over the years, volunteers have salvaged everything from nearly intact kitchens (though this is increasingly rare) to individual cabinets and fittings, adding them to the collection.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Some thrift stores may accept oversized furniture like executive desks, entertainment centers, and armoires, as well as upholstered pieces like couches and sectionals.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the rise of flatscreen TVs made large armoires irrelevant once they were no longer needed to conceal bulkier displays.
    — Brandon Presser, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026
Definition of armoires

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