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armoire

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: /ɑːmˈwɑː/
  • US: /ɑɹmˈwɑɹ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)
  • CMU ARPABET: AA1 M W AA0 R Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe, originally used for storing weapons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wardrobe, closet, press

History

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Middle French armoire. Doublet of ambry, armarium, and almirah.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: армоа́р (armoár) — type of cupboard, cabinet or wardrobe
  • Bulgarian: шкаф (škaf) — type of cupboard, cabinet or wardrobe