Closet: meaning, definitions and examples

Used primarily in American English for a small room or space for storing clothes, shoes, and other personal items. Can also refer to a place to hide things metaphorically.

• She hung her new dress in the closet.
• He has a lot of secrets hidden in his closet.

Common in British English, referring to a piece of furniture with shelves for storing food, dishes, or household items, typically found in kitchens.

• She grabbed a plate from the cupboard.
• They stocked the cupboard with canned goods.

Primarily used to describe a large piece of furniture where clothes are hung or stored. Mainly used in British English.

• She has a beautiful antique wardrobe in her bedroom.
• He found his old jacket hidden at the back of the wardrobe.

Used to describe a piece of furniture with doors and shelves, often used in kitchens, offices, or bathrooms to store various items.

• She keeps her spices in a kitchen cabinet.
• The important documents are stored in the filing cabinet.

Used to describe a small room or space in a house where things are stored.

• She kept her winter clothes in the closet
• He found an old photo album in the closet

Used to describe the act of putting oneself or something out of sight. Often used in informal conversations.

• The children were hiding behind the bushes
• She was hiding under the bed during the storm

Refers to the act of hiding something or preventing it from being known. Often used in formal or legal contexts.

• The concealment of evidence led to the suspect’s arrest
• Concealment of important information can lead to serious consequences

Refers to the condition of keeping something hidden or unknown. It often carries a negative connotation as it implies there might be something suspicious or dishonest.

• The secrecy surrounding the project raised many questions
• Their relationship was kept in secrecy for years