closets
word · lemma: closet
Definition
Closets are small rooms or spaces built into a house for storing clothes, shoes, or other items. In British English, 'closet' may refer to a toilet, but in American English, it almost always means a storage space.
Usage & Nuances
Common in American English for built-in storage spaces, usually for clothes. In British English, 'wardrobe' or 'cupboard' is used instead. 'Coming out of the closet' is an idiom meaning revealing a secret, usually about one’s identity.
Example Sentences
The guest room doesn't have any closets.
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There are two closets in my bedroom.
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We keep all our jackets in the hallway closets.
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Her old apartment had tiny closets that barely fit her clothes.
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Can you check if there are any extra towels in the closets?
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Some people turn their unused closets into home offices.
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