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closet

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of 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, room
Words 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, sideboard
Words 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

closet

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of closet

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, coop (up), corral, encage, encase, enclose (also inclose), 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

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