armoire
pronunciation
How to pronounce armoire in British English:
UK [ɑ:mˈwɑ:(r)]
How to pronounce armoire in American English:
US [ɑrmˈwɑr]
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- Noun:
- a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons
Word Origin
- armoire (n.)
- 1570s, from French armoire, from Old French armarie (12c.) "cupboard, bookcase, reliquary," from Latin armarium "closet, chest, place for implements or tools," from arma "gear, tools, arms" (see arm (n.2)). Before being reborrowed from French, the word earlier was in English as ambry (late 14c.).
Example
- 1. We shopped for deco cabinet handles for his armoire .
- 2. Victorian antique walnut italian carved armoire .
- 3. Safety electrical outlets have been added on the nightstand and tv armoire , providing a more convenient design for relaxation .
- 4. Wait . Before you go , you might want to help yourselves to some of his items , in the armoire .
- 5. An irish 19th-century mahogany armoire stands in the studio , between the entry and the pantry .