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    closet
    /ˈklɒzɪt/

    noun

    • 1. a tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage: North American "he has a closet full of designer suits"
    • 2. used to refer to a state of secrecy or concealment, especially about one's homosexuality: "his brother's decision to come out of the closet"

    adjective

    • 1. secret; covert: "a closet smoker"

    verb

    • 1. shut (someone) away, especially in private conference or study: "he was closeted with the king"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLOSET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CLOSET definition: 1. a cupboard or a small room with a door, used for storing things, especially clothes: 2. used to…. Learn more.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLOSET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CLOSET meaning: 1. a cupboard or a small room with a door, used for storing things, especially clothes: 2. used to…. Learn more.

  4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › closetcloset - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jul 8, 2024 · ( figuratively) A secret or hiding place, (particularly) the hiding place in English idioms such as in the closet and skeleton in the closet .

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › closetCloset Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CLOSET is an apartment or small room for privacy. How to use closet in a sentence.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › closetCLOSET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Closet definition: a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc.. See examples of CLOSET used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLOSET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcloset noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    to tell people in general something that you kept secret before, especially the fact that you are gay. More public figures are finding the courage to come out of the closet. (be, remain, stay, etc.) in the closet. to keep something secret from most people, especially the fact that you are gay.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › closetCloset - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space. synonyms: cupboard. see more. noun. a small private room for study or prayer. see more. noun. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › closetCloset - definition of closet by The Free Dictionary

    1. A cabinet or enclosed recess for linens, household supplies, or clothing. 2. A small private chamber, as for study or prayer. 3. A water closet; a toilet. 4. A state of secrecy or cautious privacy: Two days before the election, the candidate suddenly came out of the closet and denounced the proposed law. tr.v. clos·et·ed, clos·et·ing, clos·ets.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLOSET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    CLOSET definition: 1. a large cupboard for keeping clothes in 2. someone who hides their true opinions or way of life. Learn more.