Coatroom Meaning in English
word
ˈkoʊtˌruːm
KOHT-room
ˈkəʊtˌruːm
KOHT-room
Definition
A room near the entrance of a public building where people can leave their coats and other belongings temporarily.
Usage & Nuances
'Coatroom' is most common in the US, especially in theaters, restaurants, or museums. In the UK, 'cloakroom' is preferred. Sometimes used for both free and paid services. Not the same as 'wardrobe' (furniture) or 'closet' (at home).
Spanish: guardarropaPortuguese (BR): chapéu-de-couro - guarda-volumesPortuguese (PT): sala de casacos - bengaleiroChinese (Simplified): 衣帽间Chinese (Traditional): 衣帽間Hindi: कोटरूम (कोट रखने का कमरा)Arabic: غرفة حفظ المعاطفBengali: কোটরুম - জায়গা (কোট রাখার)Russian: гардеробJapanese: クロークVietnamese: phòng giữ áo khoácKorean: 옷 보관소 - 체크룸Turkish: vestiyerUrdu: کوٹ روم - کپڑے رکھنے کی جگہIndonesian: ruang penitipan jas
Example Sentences
Please leave your jacket in the coatroom.
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The theater has a coatroom near the entrance.
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You can pick up your bag from the coatroom after the show.
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Do you know if the museum’s coatroom charges a fee?
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It’s freezing out—I’m so glad there’s a coatroom here.
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I left my umbrella in the coatroom by mistake.
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