almirah

[al-muh-rah]

almirah Definition

a piece of furniture, typically a cupboard or wardrobe, with shelves, drawers, and/or compartments for storing clothes or other items.

Using almirah: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "almirah" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She kept her clothes in the almirah.

  • Example

    The almirah was filled with books and papers.

  • Example

    He found his old diary in the bottom drawer of the almirah.

almirah Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for almirah

Phrases with almirah

  • built-in almirah

    a type of almirah that is built into the wall or structure of a room

    Example

    The bedroom had a built-in almirah that saved space.

  • an almirah made of steel, often used for storing important documents or valuables

    Example

    The office had a steel almirah for keeping confidential files.

  • an almirah made of wood, often used for storing clothes or household items

    Example

    The antique wooden almirah was passed down from her grandmother.

Origins of almirah

from Hindi 'almari', meaning 'cupboard'

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Summary: almirah in Brief

An 'almirah' [al-muh-rah] is a piece of furniture, typically a cupboard or wardrobe, with shelves, drawers, and/or compartments for storing clothes or other items. It is commonly used in Indian households and can be made of steel or wood. Phrases like 'built-in almirah' and 'steel almirah' denote specific types of almirahs.