Synonyms for

Closet

Verb / ˈklɑ:zʌt / Another word for closet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small room or cupboard used for storage, especially for clothes

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Common collocations

  • walk-in closet
  • closet door
  • closet space
  • closet organizer
  • closet light
  • closet shelf
  • closet rod

Word family

noun closet
verb closet

Usage note

As a verb, 'closet' often implies hiding something, particularly in phrases like 'closeted homosexual'. As a noun, it refers to a small room or cupboard used for storage.

Example sentences

  1. I hung my coat in the closet.
  2. She cleaned out her closet and donated old clothes to charity.
  3. The closet was too small to fit all of his shoes.
  4. I hid in the closet during a game of hide and seek.
  5. The closet smelled like mothballs.

Quotes

  • "I have enough clothes and shoes. I don't need more. What would be the point? I'm just trying to find a home for everything at this point." - Emma Watson
  • "I'm a bit of a clothes hoarder, admittedly. I try to weed out stuff. My girlfriends come over for cheese and wine and go shopping in my closet. They especially love it when they get stuff with a tag still on." - Nina Dobrev
  • "I'm not really a fashion designer. I just love clothes. I've never been to design school. I can't sketch. I can't cut patterns and things. I can shorten things. I can make a dress out of a scarf." - Kate Moss

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