noun
armoire
ahm-WAH
Armoire (noun) means a tall, freestanding cupboard or wardrobe, often ornately built, used for storing clothes or other items. Example: “She kept her winter coats folded inside the antique armoire.”
noun
1
A tall, freestanding cupboard or wardrobe, often ornately built, used for storing clothes or other items.
"She kept her winter coats folded inside the antique armoire."
"The bedroom had a heavy oak armoire instead of a built-in closet."
How to use armoire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large standalone wardrobe or cabinet, usually a bit fancier-looking than an ordinary closet.
When to use it
Mostly used for furniture that looks decorative or antique, rather than flat-pack wardrobes.
Common pairings
antique armoire
wooden armoire
a armoire in the bedroom
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like armoire.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- armoires
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She kept her winter coats folded inside the antique _____.
Etymology
From Middle French armoire, originally meaning a cabinet for storing weapons — related to "armor".
Rhymes for armoire
See all rhymes for armoire →Frequently asked questions
What does “armoire” mean?
The word “armoire” means a tall, freestanding cupboard or wardrobe, often ornately built, used for storing clothes or other items. In plain terms, a large standalone wardrobe or cabinet, usually a bit fancier-looking than an ordinary closet.
How do you pronounce “armoire”?
“Armoire” is pronounced ahm-WAH (/ɑɹmˈwɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “armoire” in a sentence?
Here is “armoire” used in a sentence: “She kept her winter coats folded inside the antique armoire.”
What part of speech is “armoire”?
“Armoire” is a noun.
Where does the word “armoire” come from?
The word “armoire” comes from Middle French. From Middle French armoire, originally meaning a cabinet for storing weapons — related to "armor".
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include armoire:
