English · Word Candidate

wardrobe

/ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wardrobes · wardrobing · wardrobed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A governmental office or department in a monarchy which purchases, keeps, and cares for royal clothes.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The building housing such a department.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To act as a wardrobe department; to provide clothing or sets of clothes.

Verb

[…] impressed with the quality of the talent and production, good wardrobing and speedy pacing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To order clothing online and return it for a refund after having worn it.

Verb

Wardrobing, the act of buying a nice piece of clothing, wearing it once, and returning it, is an $8.8 billion problem for the retail industry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “wardrobe” mean?

A governmental office or department in a monarchy which purchases, keeps, and cares for royal clothes.

Is “wardrobe” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.