garderobe

[ˈɡɑːdərəʊb]

garderobe Definition

• 1. a wardrobe or cloakroom
• 2. a checkroom or coatroom

Using garderobe: Examples

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

• Example

  Please leave your coat in the garderobe.

• Example

  The hotel has a garderobe where guests can store their luggage.

• Example

  The museum has a garderobe where visitors can leave their bags.

garderobe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for garderobe

• cloakroom
• coatroom
• wardrobe
• checkroom

Phrases with garderobe

• public garderobe

  a public toilet or restroom

  Example

  I need to use the public garderobe before we leave.

• garderobe malfunction

  an embarrassing situation where one's clothing fails or falls off

  Example

  During her performance, there was a garderobe malfunction and her dress fell off.

• garderobe attendant

  a person who works in a cloakroom or coatroom

  Example

  The garderobe attendant handed me a ticket for my coat.

Origins of garderobe

from Old French 'garder' meaning 'to guard' and 'robe' meaning 'garment'

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Summary: garderobe in Brief

'Garderobe' [ˈɡɑːdərəʊb] refers to a wardrobe or cloakroom, or a checkroom or coatroom. It is commonly used in places like hotels, museums, and theaters, where people can store their belongings. Phrases like 'public garderobe' refer to public restrooms, while 'garderobe malfunction' describes an embarrassing situation where clothing fails or falls off.