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armoire vs closet

closet vs armoire

armoire and closet both are nouns.

armoire is not a verb while closet is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
armoire Yes No No No
closet Yes No Yes No
As nouns, closet is a hypernym of armoire; that is, closet is a word with a broader meaning than armoire:
  • armoire: a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons
  • closet: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
Other hypernyms of armoire include press, wardrobe.
armoire (noun) closet (noun)
a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons a small private room for study or prayer
a toilet in Britain
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
armoire (verb) closet (verb)
confine to a small space, as for intensive work
Difference between armoire and closet

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