wardrobe

word

/ˈwɔɹˌdɹoʊb/
WOR-drohb
/wˈɔːdɹəʊb/
WAW-drohb

Definition

A wardrobe is a tall piece of furniture where clothes are stored. It can also mean all the clothes a person owns, especially for a particular season, style, or purpose.

Usage & Nuances

In everyday English, the furniture meaning is very common in British English; in American English, 'closet' is often more common for a built-in space. For clothes as a collection, common phrases include 'summer wardrobe', 'work wardrobe', and 'capsule wardrobe'.

Example Sentences

Her wardrobe is next to the bed.

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I need a bigger wardrobe for my clothes.

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She has a small winter wardrobe.

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I finally cleaned out my wardrobe and donated three bags of clothes.

natural

I'm trying to build a work wardrobe that feels professional but still comfortable.

natural

Most of my wardrobe is just jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers.

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