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armoire

/ɑːmˈwɑː/ /ɑɹmˈwɑɹ/

Meanings
noun
A type of cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe - originally used for storing weapons.

Examples :

"She kept her winter coats and sweaters in the large armoire in her bedroom. "
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Illustration type

type noun

/taɪp/

A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

"This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane."

Illustration wardrobe

wardrobe noun

/ ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/

A room for keeping clothes and armor safe, particularly a dressing room or walk-in closet beside a bedroom.

"My bedroom has a small wardrobe where I keep my clothes. "

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storing verb

/ˈstɔːrɪŋ/ /ˈstoʊrɪŋ/

To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose.

"We are storing the winter clothes in the attic until next year. "

Illustration sweaters

sweaters noun

/ˈswɛtərz/ /ˈswɛɾərz/

A knitted jacket or jersey, usually of thick wool, worn by athletes before or after exercise.

"After the basketball game, the players put on their sweaters to stay warm on the chilly bus ride home. "

Illustration coats

coats noun

/kəʊts/ /koʊts/

An outer garment covering the upper torso and arms.Wp

""In the winter, everyone wears coats to stay warm outside." "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration bedroom

bedroom noun

/ˈbɛdɹʊm/

A room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping.

"My little brother likes to stay up late, so his bedroom is usually dark when I get home from school. "

Illustration cabinet

cabinet noun

/ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/

A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.

"My son kept his school supplies neatly organized in the cabinet under the stairs. "

Illustration cupboard

cupboard noun

/ˈkʌbəd/ /ˈkʌbɚd/

A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.

"The antique cupboard displayed a beautiful collection of vintage silver tea sets. "

Illustration winter

winter noun

/ˈwɪntɚ/ /ˈwɪntə/

Traditionally the fourth of the four seasons, typically regarded as being from December 23 to March 20 in continental regions of the Northern Hemisphere or the months of June, July and August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the time when the sun is lowest in the sky, resulting in short days, and the time of year with the lowest atmospheric temperatures for the region.

"The winter holidays are a popular time for family gatherings. "

Illustration weapons

weapons noun

/ˈwɛpənz/

An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

"The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon."

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "