"wardrobe" meaning in English

See wardrobe in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: / ˈwɔːdrəʊb/ [UK], /ˈwɔrdroʊb/ [US] Audio: en-uk-wardrobe.ogg [UK], en-us-wardrobe.ogg [US] Forms: wardrobe [singular], wardrobes [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A wardrobe is a cabinet that is used to keep clothes. Synonyms: cupboard, closet
    Sense id: simple-wardrobe-en-noun-og~xCn2G
  2. The clothes you have.
    Sense id: simple-wardrobe-en-noun-ufuBnRS4
  3. A collection of costumes in a theatrical company.
    Sense id: simple-wardrobe-en-noun-Kl9~OpQ8
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