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 At the new store, stylists will work one-on-one with clients to build wardrobes for work, travel and special occasions, guided by an understanding of individual style and the craftsmanship and versatility of each piece. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 And sure, perhaps Johnson and Lawrence were not intentionally embracing spooky season with their wardrobes last night. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 And in the fall, when so many guys can default to wearing blue, brown, gray, and khaki, the same can be said of our wardrobes. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 After seasons of quiet luxury dominating the fashion scene, designers, tastemakers, and Hollywood’s elite are now incorporating bold colors, prints, unique styling, and individuality into their wardrobes again. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2026 Old Navy and Altuzarra launched an exclusive collaboration for our fall wardrobes on Wednesday. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 Fall 2026 is tilting warmer, and chocolate brown has emerged as the shade leading that shift across wardrobes, beauty routines and living rooms. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 The right accessories – aka, your nails – can transform your autumn wardrobes, so nailing (pun intended) the color, shape and art is everything. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026 Not to mention, Miss Pop adds, cherry cola is flattering against all skin tones and, again, all cold-weather wardrobes. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wardrobes
  1. pantries
  2. closets
  3. cupboards
  4. cabinets
  5. armoires
Noun
  • 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
  • California consumers might want to take a closer look at their refrigerators, freezers and pantries.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • Extra touches include a pillow menu, bedside reading lights, Nespresso machines, large walk-in closets, and complimentary shoeshine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • One of the three walk-in closets is situated in the very large bedroom, and the bathroom has been given a spa makeover with a marble shower.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of closets
Noun
  • 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
  • Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Eventually, the cabinets were designed and built with plywood to precise specifications by a team of carpenters.
    — Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Where the hidden storage actually lives Walls, backsplash areas and the space beneath upper cabinets can all become storage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 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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“Wardrobes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wardrobes. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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