What term describes a cupboard designed to store clothing?

• A. Dressoir
• B. Armoire
• C. Credence
• D. Livery Cupboard

Answer: (B)

An armoire is the term for a cupboard designed to store clothing. It’s typically a tall, freestanding wardrobe with doors that enclose space for garments, often including shelves, a hanging rod, or drawers. Originating in France, armoises became a common bedroom storage piece in Europe from the 17th to 19th centuries, prized for keeping clothes protected and organized. In contrast, a dressoir is a sideboard used for serving meals and storing dining wares; a credence also refers to a dining-room sideboard or buffet; and a livery cupboard is a specialized storage for liveries or uniforms. So, for a cupboard specifically meant to hold clothes, the armoire is the appropriate term.