Definition of cloakroomnext
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Recent Examples of cloakroom The White House first added its storied screening room during the fourth term of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1942, when the East Terrace's cloakroom was converted into a theater. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025 The space has continued to double as a cloakroom for special events. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025 These screenings kicked off a history of moviegoing at the White House that has continued ever since, culminating with the conversion of an East Wing cloakroom into the White House Family Theater, an on-site cinema, in 1942. — Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025 At the moment of your arrival, a maid would take your coat to the second-floor cloakroom. — Robert Khederian, Curbed, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cloakroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloakroom
Noun
  • After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sweet-Haus Tiny Cabin Company The bathroom is on the opposite side of the home from the living room.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The poll, conducted by Savanta for AI meeting assistant company Bluedot, also found that 23% have used the restroom during a meeting with their cameras off, 14% have shopped online and 13% have exercised.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The teacher and the first-grader who had gone to the restroom heard the gunshots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Inspectors test commonly touched surfaces like door handles, thermostats, remotes, light switches, faucets and toilet flush handles.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Accessibility app Snowball turns lived experiences into detailed data, letting users review businesses and other venues for their step-free access, accessible toilets, parking, seating, lighting, noise, and quiet spaces.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Cloakroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloakroom. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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