First Known Use: 14th century
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wardrobe
noun ward·robe \ˈwȯr-ˌdrōb\
: a collection of clothes that a person owns or wears
: the clothes worn by actors in films, plays, etc.; also : the department that keeps and takes care of the clothes for films, plays, etc.
: a room, closet, or chest where clothes are kept
Full Definition of WARDROBE
1
a : a room or closet where clothes are kept b : clothespress c : a large trunk in which clothes may be hung upright
2
a : a collection of wearing apparel (as of one person or for one activity) <a summer wardrobe> b : a collection of stage costumes and accessories
3
: the department of a royal or noble household entrusted with the care of wearing apparel, jewels, and personal articles
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Origin of WARDROBE
Middle English warderobe, from Anglo-French *warderobe, garderobe, from warder, garder to guard + robe robe
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wardrobe
noun ward·robe \ˈwȯr-ˌdrōb\
Definition of WARDROBE for Kids
1
: a room, closet, or large chest where clothes are kept
2
: the clothes a person owns
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