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closet vs armoire

armoire vs closet

closet and armoire both are nouns.

closet is a verb but armoire is not a verb.

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

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