armoire
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of armoire
First recorded in 1565–75; from Middle French; Old French blend of armaire and aumoire; aumbry
Example Sentences
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In “Office Hours,” a film studies professor on the brink of leaving academia discovers a doorway to a cool, dark forest behind an armoire.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022
This Instagrammer uses an armoire in the hallway to store sheets, and we love that the see-through doors give you a peek at all the pretty patterns inside.
From Salon • Aug. 6, 2022
But in a large space, you may need to add a dresser, armoire or bookcase to give your room some visual appeal and balance.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022
In one video, Jeanine describes how her brother convinced her to jump off an armoire with an umbrella and try to fly like Mary Poppins.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2022
Inside his bedroom, Enrique tapes two pictures of his daughter to his armoire mirror, one of her in a blue-and-white dress, another in a red-and-white dress.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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