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wardrobe

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/
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Definition of wardrobe

noun

  • a large, tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored.
  • a person’s entire collection of clothes:her wardrobe is extensive
  • the costume department or costumes of a theatre or film company: [as modifier]:a wardrobe assistant
  • a department of a royal or noble household in charge of clothing.

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'private chamber'): from Old Northern French warderobe, variant of Old French garderobe (see garderobe)

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