wardrobe trunk


noun

a large, upright trunk, usually with space on one side for hanging clothes and drawers or compartments on the other for small articles, shoes, etc.

Origin of wardrobe trunk

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example sentences from the Web for wardrobe trunk

  • They're trying to make the wardrobe-trunk stand up on the wrong end, and it won't.

    Master of the Vineyard |Myrtle Reed

British Dictionary definitions for wardrobe trunk

wardrobe trunk

noun

a large upright rectangular travelling case, usually opening longitudinally, with one side having a hanging rail, the other having drawers or compartments