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wardrobea large tall cupboard for hanging clothes in

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a large tall cupboard for hanging clothes in

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/

Example Sentences

  • My wardrobe is so full that I can't find anything to wear - the classic paradox!
  • She organized her wardrobe by color, season, and frequency of use.
  • His entire wardrobe consists of black t-shirts and jeans - Steve Jobs style!

wardrobe

NOUN

[/ˈwɔːrdroʊb/]

a large tall cupboard for hanging clothes in

She opens her wardrobe and dozens of coats and dresses tumble out at once.
💡 Concept

She opens her wardrobe and dozens of coats and dresses tumble out at once.

The wardrobe's orb-like clothes absorb the light!
🎵 Rhyme

The wardrobe's orb-like clothes absorb the light!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

🌳Etymology

Rootward
Suffix-robe

Origin

Derived from Middle French, 'wardrobe' originally denoted a room or building for storing clothes and valuables. In royal palaces, it referred to a special chamber where the king's garments and precious items were kept and guarded.

Breakdown

garde (guard, keep) + robe (dress, garment) = literally 'a place that guards clothes' or 'dress-guard.'

🎵Rhyme

absorborb
absorb
orb

🔗Collocations

wardrobe malfunction
update one's wardrobe
capsule wardrobe
walk-in wardrobe
professional wardrobe
revamp wardrobe

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My wardrobe is so full that I can't find anything to wear - the classic paradox!

She organized her wardrobe by color, season, and frequency of use.

😄 Fun example

His entire wardrobe consists of black t-shirts and jeans - Steve Jobs style!

The vintage wardrobe in the bedroom adds character to the room.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

closetarmoirecupboarddresser

Antonyms

nuditynakedness

Related

clothesgarmentoutfitattirefashioncostume

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