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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

    Learn the meaning of closet as a noun, verb, and adjective in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Find out how closet can refer to a small room, a secret identity, or a private meeting.

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

    1. a. : an apartment or small room for privacy. b. : a monarch's or official's private chamber. 2. : a cabinet or recess for especially china, household utensils, or clothing. 3. : a place of retreat or privacy. 4. : water closet. 5. : a state or condition of secrecy, privacy, or obscurity. came out of the closet. closetful. ˈklä-zət-ˌfu̇l. ˈklȯ-

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

    Learn the meaning of closet as a noun, verb and adjective in English, with examples of different contexts and expressions. Find out how to use closet to refer to a small room, a secret identity, a private meeting or a hidden feeling.

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

    noun. a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc. a small private room, especially one used for prayer, meditation, etc. a state or condition of secrecy or carefully guarded privacy: Some conservatives remain in the closet except on election day.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word closet in different contexts, such as a piece of furniture, a small room, a secret, or a speculative thinker. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with closet.

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word closet, a small room or space for storing things. Find out the difference between closet and cupboard, wardrobe, and the idioms related to closet.

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

    A closet is a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing or keeping something private. It can also mean a state of secrecy, a speculative attitude, or a toilet. See different meanings, synonyms, and translations of closet.