Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gahrd-rohb]
- /ˈgɑrdˌroʊb/
- /ɡˈɑːdərˌəʊb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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Parts of speech for Garderobe
noun
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
Top questions with garderobe
- what is a garderobe?
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