1. large closets or cabinets for storing clothes
2. collections of clothing owned by a person
3. departments in theaters or film studios responsible for costumes
Usage: theater; film

Examples

• The antique wardrobes in the bedroom were made of solid oak.
• She organized her winter wardrobes by color and style.
• The hotel room featured built-in wardrobes with mirrored doors.
• Professional wardrobes require regular updating and maintenance.
• The theater’s wardrobes contained hundreds of period costumes.
• Both wardrobes were filled to capacity with designer clothes.
• The film’s wardrobes won an Academy Award for costume design.