Closet: meaning, definitions and examples

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closet

 

[ หˆklษ’zษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

storage space

A small room or a space in a wall with a door, used for storing things such as clothes or household items.

Synonyms

cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe

Examples of usage

  • The closet in the bedroom is full of clothes.
  • She keeps her shoes in the closet by the front door.
Context #2 | Noun

sexuality

A state or condition of secrecy or carefully maintained privacy about a person's sexual orientation.

Synonyms

concealment, hiding, secrecy

Examples of usage

  • She was in the closet about her true feelings for years.
  • Coming out of the closet was a liberating experience for him.

Translations

Translations of the word "closet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเคฎเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lemari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั„ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szafa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒญใƒผใ‚ผใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท placard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ armario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ท์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฒุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skล™รญลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skriลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฃๆŸœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะบะฐั„

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ armario

Etymology

The word 'closet' originated from the Old French word 'clos' meaning 'enclosed, confined'. It was first used in the 14th century to describe a private room or a small private chamber. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a small storage space or a compartment with a door. In the 20th century, 'closet' gained a new meaning related to secrecy about one's sexuality, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community.

See also: close, closed, closely, closeness, closer, closest, closing, closure, closures, disclose, enclose, enclosure.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,176 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.