n. 1 a large movable or built-in cupboard with rails, shelves, hooks, etc., for storing clothes. 2 a person's entire stock of clothes. 3 the costume department or costumes of a theatre, a film company, etc. 4 a department of a royal household in charge of clothing. wardrobe mistress (or master) a person in charge of a theatrical or film wardrobe. wardrobe trunk a trunk fitted with rails, shelves, etc. for use as a travelling wardrobe.
[ ME f. ONF warderobe, OF garderobe (as GUARD, ROBE) ]