noun / adjective / verb

closet

KLAH-zit/ˈklɑːzɪt/

A small enclosed storage space.

Coats and shirts hang in the closet, with shoes below.

Open small clothes closet shows hanging coats, shirts and shoes in compact storage space, no brands or written labels.

Etymology

The pieces mean “small enclosure.” A closet was originally a small private room for study or prayer; the meaning later narrowed to a small side-room used for storage.

In context

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This would be your second walk-in closet so you have plenty of space to accommodate all your clothes.

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More examples

Both bedrooms have closets for clothes and extra blankets.
He's a closet fan of romantic comedies.
She closeted herself in her office to finish the report.

Forms

closet · closets · closeted · closeting

Similar words

cupboard: Usually holds dishes or household supplies rather than hanging clothes.
cabinet: Usually a storage unit with shelves or drawers, not a room.