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

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

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

  6. 1. a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc. 2. a small private room, esp. one used for prayer, meditation, etc. 3. a state or condition of secrecy or carefully guarded privacy. Some conservatives remain in the closet except on election day.

  7. 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.

  8. to keep something secret from most people, especially the fact that you are gay. The country's harsh policies forced him to stay in the closet. Many gay celebrities still remain in the closet, fearful of intrusive publicity.

  9. an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling. noun. a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes. synonyms: press, wardrobe. see more. a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons.

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

  11. Closet definition: A cabinet or enclosed recess for linens, household supplies, or clothing.

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