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garderobe

garde·robe
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gahrd-rohb]
    • /ˈgɑrdˌroʊb/
    • /ɡˈɑːdərˌəʊb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gahrd-rohb]
    • /ˈgɑrdˌroʊb/

Definitions of garderobe word

  • noun garderobe a wardrobe or its contents. 1
  • noun garderobe a private room, as a bedroom. 1
  • noun garderobe (in medieval architecture) a latrine or privy. 1
  • noun garderobe A toilet in a medieval building. 1
  • noun garderobe a wardrobe or the contents of a wardrobe 0
  • noun garderobe a bedroom or private room 0

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Origin of garderobe

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French: literally, (it) keeps clothing

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Garderobe

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

garderobe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

garderobe usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for garderobe

noun garderobe

  • latrine — a toilet or something used as a toilet, as a trench in the earth in a camp, or bivouac area.
  • outhouse — an outbuilding with one or more seats and a pit serving as a toilet; privy.
  • lavatory — a room fitted with equipment for washing the hands and face and usually with flush toilet facilities.
  • throne — the chair or seat occupied by a sovereign, bishop, or other exalted personage on ceremonial occasions, usually raised on a dais and covered with a canopy.
  • headEdith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.

Top questions with garderobe

  • what is a garderobe?
  • what does garderobe mean?
  • what is a garderobe in a castle?

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