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WORDR-ohb/ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

A wardrobe is a tall cupboard for hanging clothes — British English. American English often says closet. In the wardrobe; a built-in wardrobe. Drawers hold folded clothes; a wardrobe has a rail. Ward is a hospital room — different word.

Meaning

A tall cupboard for hanging clothes (British).

Examples

• “Your coat is in the wardrobe.”
• “Hang the dress in the wardrobe.”
• “The wardrobe door will not close.”

Good to know

British wardrobe = closet. in the wardrobe. Contrast: drawer (folded clothes).

Near in meaning

closet

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