closet

1 a built-in space for storage behind a door a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc. Synonyms of closet cuddy, cupboard, pantry, press Words Related to closet ambry [chiefly British dialect], buttery [chiefly dialect], larder, spence [chiefly British dialect]; cloakroom, coatroom, garderobe, vestiary, wardrobe

2 an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a huge walk-in closet Synonyms of closet apartment, cell, chamber, roomWords Related to closet accommodation, bay, berth, booth, cabin, compartment, cubicle; alcove, niche, nook, recess; snuggery [chiefly British]

3 a storage case typically having doors and shelves a china closet in the Hepplewhite style Synonyms of closet buffet, cabinet, console, cupboard, hutch, locker, press, sideboardWords Related to closet bookcase, breakfront, chest, china closet, credence, credenza, étagère (or etagere), secretary, showcase, taboret (or tabouret), vitrine; cuddy, dresser, pie safe; armoire, clothespress, garderobe, wardrobe; cabinetry, shelving

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 Synonyms of closet box (in), cage, enclose, coop (up), corral, encage, encase, envelop, fence (in), hedge, hem (in), house, immure, include, mew (up), pen, wall (in)Words Related to closet bound, circumscribe, confine, contain, limit, restrict; encircle, encompass, enfold, enframe, enlace, frame, ring, surround; armor, cocoon, encapsulate, encapsule, encyst, ensheathe, ensphere, enwomb