wardrobewar‧drobe /ˈwɔːdrəʊb $ ˈwɔːrdroʊb/ ●●● S3 noun 
Word Origin
[countable] British English a piece of furniture like a large cupboard that you hang clothes in → closet: 
Can you hang these in the wardrobe, please?fitted/built-in wardrobes (=wardrobes built against a wall or fitted between two walls)2[countable] the clothes that someone has: You can win a complete new wardrobe.winter/summer etc wardrobe (=the clothes you have for a particular time of year)► see thesaurus at clothes3[singular] (also wardrobe department) a department in a theatre, television company etc that deals with the clothes worn by actors
Word OriginWORD ORIGINwardrobe
ExamplesOrigin:
1300-1400 Old North French warderobe, from warder ( ➔ WARDEN) + robe ‘robe’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- By adding a few bright buttons or belts to your old clothes you can have a new summer wardrobe.
- Enter our simple fashion quiz and win a whole new wardrobe.
- His wardrobe consists almost entirely of black T-shirts and pants.
- Judy works in wardrobe.
- We have everything you need to update your business wardrobe.
- Belushi, with goatee and discount-mall wardrobe, is a standard-issue angry cop.
- Fitted wardrobes are ideal for covering a wall which has a central chimneybreast.
- For example, find a partner roughly your same size and you can also double your wardrobe.
- Name the ethnicity, tax bracket or wardrobe, and they were there in full force.
- Scores are routinely adjusted for personality, wardrobe and, above all, reputation.
- She'd had Guy Saint Simon design the entire tour wardrobe.
- The floorboards were still bare and the bed was the only furniture in the room except a large dark wood wardrobe.
- The green, flower-painted wardrobe opened squeakily.
THESAURUS► clothes
Collocations noun [plural] things you wear to cover your body or keep you warm. Clothes is always plural: · I like your clothes!· Don’t throw your dirty clothes on the floor!· a clothes shop
► clothing noun [uncountable] used when talking in general about a type of clothes, or about making or selling clothes. Also used in the phrase a piece/item/article of clothing (=one of the things that someone wears): · You’ll need to take some warm clothing.· It is important to wear protective clothing at all times.· a clothing manufacturer· a clothing retailer· Police found a piece of clothing in the bushes.· I took a change of clothing with me.
► garment noun [countable] formal one thing that you wear. Also used when talking about buying and selling clothes: · a long velvet garment· the garment industry· garment workers· garment factories
► dress noun [uncountable] a particular style of clothes. Don’t use dress on its own: · Casual dress is not appropriate for an interview.· men in evening dress
► wear noun [uncountable] used about types of clothes sold in a shop, in the following phrases. Don’t use wear on its own: · children’s wear· sports wear· casual wear
► gear noun [uncountable] informal clothes for a particular sport or activity: · She was wearing her running gear.· Have you got all your gear?
► wardrobe noun [singular] all the clothes that you own, or all the clothes that you wear at a particular time of year: · Her wardrobe consisted mainly of smart clothes for work.· I will need a new summer wardrobe.· You could win a complete new wardrobe!
Longman Language Activatorclothes► clothes things that you wear, for example coats, shirts, and dresses: · I need to go buy some new clothes.· The temperature should be around freezing tonight - it's time to get the winter clothes out.· My mother always made us wear our good clothes for travelling.· There are lots of clothes shops on Newbury Street.baby/school/dance etc clothes (=for babies, for school etc): · You can pick up second-hand baby clothes very cheaply.
► clothing clothes in general - use this either to talk about a particular type of clothes, or to talk about a large quantity of clothes: · Charities have been delivering food and clothing to the disaster area.warm/light/outdoor etc clothing: · Because of the heat, officials are asking people to wear light, loose-fitting clothing and to drink plenty of water.piece/item/article of clothing (=one thing that you wear, for example a shirt or a dress) formal: · There was nothing in the chest except for a few items of clothing.
► something/anything/nothing to wear spoken clothes, especially clothes for a particular event or occasion : · I must buy something to wear at Julie's wedding.· You're always saying you have nothing to wear, but you've got a whole closet full of clothes. · I can't find anything to wear!
► garment formal a single piece of clothing - used especially by people who make or sell clothes: · The garment industry has grown by 20% in this area in the past five years.· Only two garments may be taken into the changing room.
► wardrobe all the clothes that you own - used especially by people who write about fashion or by people who sell clothes: · Enter our simple fashion quiz and win a whole new wardrobe.· We have everything you need to update your business wardrobe.winter/summer etc wardrobe (=the clothes you have that are suitable to wear in the winter, summer etc): · By adding a few bright buttons or belts to your old clothes you can have a new summer wardrobe.
► wear: evening/casual/sports/children's etc wear the clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity or by a particular group of people - used especially by people who make or sell clothes: · a shop that specializes in evening wear· You'll find a nice range of silk ties in the menswear department on the fourth floor.· The company's line of casual wear is primarily sold in large discount chain stores.
WORD SETS► Clothesanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► fitted/built-in wardrobes
1 (=wardrobes built against a wall or fitted between two walls)
► winter/summer etc wardrobe (=the clothes you have for a particular time of year)
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► fitted· Sloping solution: That awkward sloping ceiling normally presents a problem, but there is a solution in these Sliderobes fitted wardrobes.· Features can include car parking, lift, balcony, fitted kitchen, audio entry phone, fitted wardrobes and double glazing.· How does condensation develop in fitted wardrobes?· There are two choices when it comes to building your own fitted wardrobes.· Bedroom improvements Many potential purchasers expect to find fitted wardrobes in bedrooms these days.· A wash basin neatly boxed in, a big fitted wardrobe with even a rail for her shoes in it.· A fitted kitchen and fitted wardrobes add that touch of luxury.
► large· He dried himself, opened the door of the large mahogany wardrobe and took out his clothes.· The floorboards were still bare and the bed was the only furniture in the room except a large dark wood wardrobe.· They were in a large wardrobe.· There was a large brown wardrobe standing against the wall with a block of wood supporting one of its damaged feet.· A large pine wardrobe made £300; an old Victorian sideboard, £340 and a three-piece suite, £325.
► new· And will the sartorially-conscious supporter have to pay for a new wardrobe in which to battle the carabinieri?· That was solved by buying a complete new wardrobe.
NOUN► department· Therese was magnificent in a swirling confection of crimson that Busacher didn't recognize from the wardrobe department at all.
► door· There was no furniture, only a large mirror, once part of a wardrobe door, leaning against the wall.· She caught sight of her own reflection in the full-length mirror behind the wardrobe door and gave a disgusted snort.
VERB► build· River Island's creative combinations of design, rich colour and new fabrics build a versatile wardrobe for autumn/winter.· They had built a complete wardrobe from Neiman Marcus.· There are two choices when it comes to building your own fitted wardrobes.
► buy· That was solved by buying a complete new wardrobe.
► fit· Like the fitted wardrobe he thinks was always there.
► open· Then she opened the wardrobe and looked for a pair of high-heeled shoes.· Patrick opened the wardrobe and pulled out an old army kit bag.· She opened a wardrobe and swept back the hangers to make room for my non-existent dozen suits.· When Jed opened the wardrobe, the empty hangers jangled like wind-chimes.· She opened the wardrobe and pulled the cord inside.· He opened the dull grey wardrobe and pulled a pair of trousers off a hanger.· It seemed a mean act to open her wardrobe, but he couldn't resist it.· Donald opened the wardrobe and was confronted by Tam's fertilizer bag, now dry and stiff on its hanger.
[countable] British English a piece of furniture like a large cupboard that you hang clothes in → closet: Can you hang these in the wardrobe, please?fitted/built-in wardrobes (=wardrobes built against a wall or fitted between two walls)2[countable] the clothes that someone has: You can win a complete new wardrobe.winter/summer etc wardrobe (=the clothes you have for a particular time of year)► see thesaurus at clothes3[singular] (also wardrobe department) a department in a theatre, television company etc that deals with the clothes worn by actors