wardrobe trunk

American

noun

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

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

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wardrobe trunk

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

Obviously a notable trunk improvement, the wardrobe trunk was well received; soon other companies were making trunks of the wardrobe type.

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

Among the first purchases she had made after calling at the Bank of Michigan were a wardrobe trunk and a fitted dressing-case.

From Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel by Vance, Louis Joseph

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