Definitions of closet
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a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
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synonyms:
cupboard
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airing cupboard
a warm cupboard where you put newly washed clothes until they are completely dry
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broom closet
a small room for storing brooms and other cleaning equipment
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safe
a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
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supply closet
a closet for storing supplies
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meat safe
a safe for storing meat
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type of:
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storage space
the area in any structure that provides space for storage
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a small private room for study or prayer
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booth, cubicle, kiosk, stall
small area set off by walls for special use
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confessional
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
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polling booth
a temporary booth in a polling place which people enter to cast their votes
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prompt box, prompter's box
a booth projecting above the floor in the front of a stage where the prompter sits; opens toward the performers on stage
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shower bath, shower stall
booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom
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call box, phone booth, telephone booth, telephone box, telephone kiosk
booth for using a telephone
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tolbooth, tollbooth, tollhouse
a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
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voting booth
a booth in which a person can cast a private vote
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type of:
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room
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
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armoire
a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons
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clothes closet, clothespress
a closet where clothes are stored
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coat closet
a closet for storing outerwear
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article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
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armoire
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confine to a small space, as for intensive work
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confine
prevent from leaving or from being removed
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confine
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a toilet in Britain
Pronunciation
US
/ˈklɑzət/
UK
/ˈklɒzɪt/
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