Closet: meaning, definitions and examples

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closet

[ ˈklɒzɪt ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 armário

🇮🇳 अलमारी

🇩🇪 Schrank

🇮🇩 lemari

🇺🇦 шафа

🇵🇱 szafa

🇯🇵 クローゼット

🇫🇷 placard

🇪🇸 armario

🇹🇷 dolap

🇰🇷 옷장

🇸🇦 خزانة

🇨🇿 skříň

🇸🇰 skriňa

🇨🇳 衣柜

🇸🇮 omara

🇮🇸 skápur

🇰🇿 шкаф

🇬🇪 კარადა

🇦🇿 dolab

🇲🇽 armario

Word origin

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.