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wardrobe trunk

American  

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 British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of wardrobe trunk

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Awakening, Mr. Bonsall remembered his dream, built the first wardrobe trunk.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Des Moines, Ann Baity admitted to awestruck police that she had shoplifted a radio-phonograph and a wardrobe trunk.

From Time Magazine Archive

Emperor Hirohito gave his son a bon voyage present of pearl cuff links; the Empress personally packed his wardrobe trunk.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1898 he organized Innovation Trunk Co., began the manufacture of the original wardrobe trunk.

From Time Magazine Archive

"American wardrobe trunk," he said, as though he had been tall enough to see over the close-set screen, and took no interest in what it hid.

From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth

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