wardrobe
wardrobe Lexical Profile
wardrobe Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large, tall cabinet or freestanding piece of furniture used for hanging and storing clothes.
"She opened the antique oak wardrobe to select her dress for the evening."
A person's entire collection of clothes and garments.
"He had to update his entire professional wardrobe after securing a job at the corporate law firm."
The department in a theater, film, or television production responsible for managing, designing, and maintaining costumes.
"The actor was sent to wardrobe immediately after breakfast to be fitted for his medieval armor."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, a 'wardrobe' typically refers to a freestanding piece of furniture, whereas American English frequently uses 'closet' to describe built-in clothing storage.
• Rhymes for wardrobe
Word Origin & Etymology
Early 14th century, from Old Northern French 'warderobe' (corresponding to Old Central French 'garderobe'), from 'warder' (to keep or guard) and 'robe' (garment).