Definition

A tall piece of furniture that has drawers on one side and space for hanging clothes on the other side, often used for storing clothing.

Example

She organized her clothes in the chifforobe, making it easier to find what she needed.

Conversation

I just got a new chifforobe for my room.

That's cool! I've always liked those types of furniture.

Yeah, it has so much space for my clothes and shoes.

Sounds perfect! I need one of those for my stuff too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chifforobe is derived from the American English term, which combines "chiffonier" (from French *chiffonier*, meaning a type of tall chest of drawers) and "wardrobe" (from Old French *warderobe*, meaning a place to keep clothes). The word refers to a piece of furniture that serves as both a chest of drawers and a wardrobe for hanging clothes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'chiffonier' as a tall chest for storing clothes and a 'wardrobe' as a place to keep them — together, they create a chifforobe, which is a piece of furniture that combines both functions.

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