cloakroom

cloak·room

noun \ˈklōk-ˌrüm, -ˌru̇m\

Definition of CLOAKROOM

1

a : a room in which outdoor clothing may be placed during one's stay

b : checkroom

2

: an anteroom of a legislative chamber where members may relax and confer with colleagues

3

British : lavatory 2

Examples of CLOAKROOM

1. We left our things in the cloakroom.
2. <the lady discreetly whispered that she would be ready after a moment in the cloakroom>

First Known Use of CLOAKROOM

circa 1852

Related to CLOAKROOM

Synonyms

bath, bathroom, bog [British], can, toilet [British], comfort station, convenience [chiefly British], head, john, latrine, lavatory, loo [chiefly British], potty, restroom, washroom, water closet

Related Words

commode, pan [British], pot; garderobe, jakes, outhouse, privy; half bath, powder room; ladies [chiefly British], ladies' room, men's room

Rhymes with CLOAKROOM

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