wardrobe trunk

noun

1. a large, upright trunk, usually with space on one side for hanging clothes and drawers or compartments on the other for small articles, shoes, etc.

wardrobe trunk

noun

1. a large upright rectangular travelling case, usually opening longitudinally, with one side having a hanging rail, the other having drawers or compartments

Word History and Origins

Origin of wardrobe trunk¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90