Definition of wardrobe in English:

wardrobe

noun

1A large, tall cupboard or recess in which clothes may be hung or stored.
- ‘This is a single room with built-in pine units incorporating wardrobes, shelving, cupboards, a desk and dressing table.’
- ‘The other bedroom at this level is a single with fitted bunk beds, a wardrobe, dressing table and sink.’
- ‘All of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and wash hand basins while one rear bedroom also has an en suite shower room.’
- ‘The spacious master bedroom includes a bank of built-in wardrobes, overhead cupboards and a vanity unit and also has a fully tiled en suite bathroom.’
- ‘It has built-in wardrobes, shelving, cupboards and a built-in bed.’
- ‘Be prepared for potential buyers to root around in cupboards and wardrobes, even under the beds, and ensure they are neat as a pin.’
- ‘The school also raided wardrobes and cupboards for old clothes to sell to a company that re-use, recycle or burns them to create energy.’
- ‘Many kids are scared of monsters under the bed, ogres and bogeymen lurking in wardrobes and the cupboard under the stairs.’
- ‘Corner cupboards and wardrobes are very useful in an awkward space, but check the cupboard forms a true angle, as some were custom built to fit an irregular wall.’
- ‘The other walls were occupied by wardrobes, cupboards and more posters.’
- ‘All four are equipped with either built-in wardrobes or cupboards.’
- ‘The one to four room flats had built-in wardrobes and cupboards, electric fires, and a communal central heating and hot water system.’
- ‘Each has a built-in wardrobe with overhead cupboards, and the larger has a floor to ceiling bay window.’
- ‘The room has a built-in wardrobe and storage cupboard and ceiling access to an attic storage area.’
- ‘In the free-ads in the local paper this week will be one double bed, one wardrobe, one bookcase, 2 sofas and a bedside table.’
- ‘This also has floor to ceiling wardrobe with overhead cupboards and a vanity area.’
- ‘The closet was opposite the bed and there was also a wardrobe near the bookcase.’
- ‘There was a single bed, a wardrobe and a desk with a chair.’
- ‘James nodded understandingly, and led Leanne up a narrow corridor and into a small bedroom where there was a bed, a wardrobe and a desk.’
- ‘This is fitted with a hand basin and a double wardrobe with vanity area and overhead presses.’
clothes cupboard, cupboard, cabinet, locker, storage room
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1. 1.1A person's entire collection of clothes.
  ‘her wardrobe is extensive’
  ‘On the back seat is my stereo, my entire wardrobe, CD collection, books, pictures and everything that meant anything to me.’
  ‘There were colorful pareos, wrapped for wear in sundry ways by Tahitian women, who can get by with half a dozen as their entire wardrobe.’
  ‘The collection includes virtually the entire wardrobe from formal to casual and party wear, in both Western and Indian sensibilities.’
  ‘That gorgeous suit looked like it cost more than my entire wardrobe combined.’
  ‘In the entire wardrobe there were two pairs of pants that she would consider alright to wear.’
  ‘Record collections and wardrobes were junked, long hair was out, and lives were changed by what felt at the time like a genuine cultural revolution.’
  ‘If you find yourself a partner of a similar height and build to yourself, you are effectively doubling your collective wardrobes.’
  ‘The entire three-quarters of my wardrobe was black.’
  ‘Now you have an official excuse to pack an entire wardrobe instead…’
  ‘Spring Collection is a wardrobe full of dance works by some of the best-known names in dance and choreography.’
  ‘I have a collection of beanie babies on top of my wardrobe mingling with the collection of bottle trophies from my lush men!’
  ‘It could be someone who has a new job and has to change their entire wardrobe or it could just be someone who is looking for a special outfit.’
  ‘She changed her name, her wardrobe and her entire outlook on life.’
  ‘My parents told me over and over that I was only going to be there for a number of days, a few weeks at the most, yet my entire wardrobe had been packed.’
  ‘Beware of toddlers running around in authentic Renaissance outfits that cost more than your entire wardrobe.’
  ‘His entire wardrobe was made up of dark-colored clothing, whereas most of her gowns were light and airy, beautiful to look at.’
  ‘But what I am saying is that I need to replace my entire expensively skinny wardrobe and replace it with clothes that won't choke me.’
  ‘The star never travels without a huge wardrobe and extensive entourage, she is famed for outrageous riders at her shows.’
  ‘Under life sentence in my wardrobe are a pair of rubbery silver trousers, a black boob tube and a fluffy white jumper which sheds whenever I walk, making me look like a giant dandelion.’
  ‘At the weekly outdoor markets, think of your store cupboard instead of your wardrobe.’
  collection of clothes
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2. 1.2The costume department or costumes of a theatre or film company.
  as modifier ‘a wardrobe assistant’
  ‘As fashion designers create the wardrobes for films as well as for domestic consumers and for trade promotions abroad, the lines are getting blurred.’
  ‘The show features performances by four young impersonators, backed by a full show band, fabulous sets and a wardrobe of spectacular costumes.’
  ‘Our vast wardrobe of costumes is available for hire too for parties, plays and events.’
  ‘Most famous of his costume wardrobe was his Yuletide disguise as a full Christmas tree complete with lights.’
  ‘Creating a wardrobe of period costumes for this crowd of characters is the task of resident designer Deneen McArthur.’
  ‘Bectu said last week that performances would be halted if the technicians, electricians, stagehands, costume and wardrobe staff strike.’
  ‘The head of the wardrobe department's name is, in fact, Oscar, but he nods anyway.’
  ‘And it doesn't even matter that he has left his cloak in the wardrobe department or that his teeth are straight as tombstones.’
  ‘Right around here is when the wardrobe department really earns its keep.’
  ‘Bailey's polished performance was only undermined by the shocking decision of the wardrobe department to put him in a polo shirt.’
  ‘Hendricks runs around through the movie clad in these throwback sneakers, a totally mystifying move by the wardrobe department.’
  ‘He was now dejected and devoid of his trademark bow tie, which was a clue from the wardrobe department that he was a dastardly dandy.’
  ‘Any washing is taken back to the wardrobe department for sorting, laundering and ironing.’
  ‘So, the wardrobe department chopped up two hats and used paint and glue to create the fake.’
  ‘BBC's wardrobe department celebrated the special occasion by fitting out the duo in matching, commemorative T-shirts.’
  ‘Boy, what an easy job that wardrobe or costume designer had.’
  ‘Donal Hennessy is the new musical director while Laura Kilkenny is yet again responsible for costume design and wardrobe.’
  ‘I've got the best costume designer, lighting, sound designer, choreographer, wardrobe people.’
  ‘We have a full wardrobe capability for all military, police, workwear, civilian and leisurewear garments.’
  ‘Instead, the costumes are available ‘for hire’ from the Theatre Royal's wardrobe department in Walmgate.’
3. 1.3A department of a royal or noble household in charge of clothing.