as in dresser
a tall piece of furniture that is used to store things (such as clothes)
They didn't have enough closet space in the bedroom, so they bought an armoire.
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Furniture: Vintage stools at the island, vintage armoire in the butler’s pantry.
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Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 16 Aug. 2024
Terry bath robes and slippers are readily available in the armoire, and the simultaneously supportive and fluffy mattress guarantees a perfect night’s sleep.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
Visible Wear and Tear Minor chips or scratches on an antique armoire can be considered part of its character and even add to its charm.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Closets are tightly organized, the living room George II–style burl walnut armoire hides a flat-screen TV, along with client binders and computer equipment, and the custom flip-up bed frame holds Josh’s sample library and an extra table used for dinner parties.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
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Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 16 Aug. 2024
Terry bath robes and slippers are readily available in the armoire, and the simultaneously supportive and fluffy mattress guarantees a perfect night’s sleep.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024
Visible Wear and Tear Minor chips or scratches on an antique armoire can be considered part of its character and even add to its charm.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Closets are tightly organized, the living room George II–style burl walnut armoire hides a flat-screen TV, along with client binders and computer equipment, and the custom flip-up bed frame holds Josh’s sample library and an extra table used for dinner parties.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
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“Armoire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armoire. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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