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armoire

ar·moire
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahrm-wahr, ahrm-wahr]
    • /ɑrmˈwɑr, ˈɑrm wɑr/
    • /ˈɑːm.wɑː(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahrm-wahr, ahrm-wahr]
    • /ɑrmˈwɑr, ˈɑrm wɑr/

Definitions of armoire word

  • noun armoire a large cabinet, originally used for storing weapons 3
  • noun armoire a large, usually ornate cupboard or clothespress 3
  • noun armoire a large wardrobe or movable cupboard, with doors and shelves. 1
  • noun armoire A wardrobe or movable cabinet, typically one that is ornate or antique. 1
  • noun armoire large wardrobe 1
  • noun armoire A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons. 0

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Origin of armoire

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Middle French; Old French blend of armaire and aumoire ambry

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Armoire

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

armoire popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

armoire usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for armoire

noun armoire

  • wardrobe — a stock of clothes or costumes, as of a person or of a theatrical company.
  • repository — a receptacle or place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale: a repository for discarded clothing.
  • clothespress — a closet, wardrobe, or chest in which to keep clothes

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