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noun

plural of closet
1
as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc.

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2
as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a huge walk-in closet

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3
as in cupboards
a storage case typically having doors and shelves a china closet in the Hepplewhite style

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closets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of closet
as in houses
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers he closeted himself in his study, vowing not to emerge until he had finished the term paper

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Recent Examples of closets
Noun
Some describe it as evocative of a cozy grandparents’ house, old furniture, or closets full of vintage clothing. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 Standard features of all the suites are marble bathrooms and walk-in closets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 The bedroom can easily fit a king mattress, and storage is covered with five closets, three of which are walk-ins. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 Aug. 2026 All Black + Sandals There was once a time when New Yorkers had a reputation for having closets devoid of color. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Local Non-Profits Check local non-profits in your area that may collect clothing to be distributed in the community through clothing closets or referrals. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 The primary suite has two walk-in closets and a marble bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub and separate shower. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Much like Pantone’s color of the year, Sherwin-Williams’s annual color-trend report sets the tone (pun intended) for what our homes and closets will look like in the year ahead. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 Spacious and comfortable staterooms, with separate living and sleeping areas, walk-in closets, and double-vanity bathrooms. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
  1. pantries
  2. rooms
  3. cupboards
  4. houses
  5. cabinets
  6. lockers
Noun
  • And on vacation, a lot of people avoid cooking altogether, so these cabinets and pantries are notoriously understocked.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Long used in restaurants—and with roots in the service areas of historic homes, including butler’s pantries—this versatile feature is experiencing a welcome comeback with a fresh coat of paint.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • Basic groceries like milk, cheese, eggs, and pancake mix are also available, though guests are equally free to bring their own supplies to cook in their rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This compact design is especially useful for vessel retrofits, where engineers must install electric systems inside existing engine rooms without reducing space for cargo or passengers.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rooms
Noun
  • In smaller apartment or townhouse renovations, homeowners sometimes rely on overhead cupboards instead.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    — Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of cupboards
Verb
  • Lynne Sladky The nearly 10,000-square-foot (900 square meters) Jellyfish Museum houses roughly 20 unique species of jellyfish found in Florida waters and other parts of the world.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Bass has applied for preliminary permits to build a two-floor, 3,000-square-foot office and rental center on the northwest side of the property, which now houses a pumphouse.
    — Mark Dee August 18, Idaho Statesman, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of houses
Noun
  • The kitchen is appointed with white shaker cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Calls came in regularly from friends who spotted salvage, such as old laboratory cabinets that ended up in the kitchen.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Improvements will include a new energy-efficient white roof hosting a solar array, large glassy front windows, a community flex room, garden areas and new hold lockers and book drops, among other amenities.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Elementary and middle schoolers are asked to place them in their lockers.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lockers

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