ˈwȯrˌdrōb, -ȯ(ə)ˌd- noun
Etymology: Middle English warderobe, from Old North French warderoube, from warder to guard (of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German wartēn to watch, take care) + roube booty, robe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roub booty — more at ward , robe
1.
a. : a room or closet where clothes are kept or stored : dressing room , clothes closet
b. : a room in a theater where costumes and properties are kept, repaired, and cared for
c. : clothespress 1
d.
(1) : wardrobe trunk
(2) : wardrobe case
2.
a. : the collection of wearing apparel and accessories in the possession of one person, family, or institution or for one season, activity, or occupation
his summer wardrobe
a new wardrobe for a trip abroad
b. : a number or collection of one article of dress suitable for various occasions
a topper completed his wardrobe of hats
3. : the department of a royal or noble household given the care of wearing apparel, jewels, and personal articles