Synonyms of closets

closets 1 of 2

noun

plural of closet

1

as in pantries

a built-in space for storage behind a door

a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pantries
• cupboards
• cuddies
• wardrobes
• larders
• presses
• butteries
• cloakrooms
• garderobes
• coatrooms
• spences
• vestiaries
• ambries

2

as in rooms

an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall

a huge walk-in closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rooms
• chambers
• apartments
• cells
• alcoves
• cabins
• compartments
• bays
• cubicles
• accommodations
• berths
• booths
• nooks
• niches
• recesses
• snuggeries

3

as in cupboards

a storage case typically having doors and shelves

a china closet in the Hepplewhite style

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cupboards
• cabinets
• lockers
• dressers
• consoles
• sideboards
• chests
• buffets
• wardrobes
• hutches
• bookcases
• secretaries
• credenzas
• presses
• étagères
• vitrines
• armoires
• china closets
• taborets
• breakfronts
• credences
• shelvings
• showcases
• pie safes
• cuddies
• garderobes
• clothespresses
• cabinetries

closets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of closet

as in houses

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 & Similar Words

• houses
• confines
• cages
• pens
• includes
• encloses
• walls (in)
• boxes (in)
• surrounds
• encases
• hedges
• fences (in)
• hems (in)
• corrals
• envelops
• coops (up)
• mews (up)
• encages
• bounds
• immures
• rings
• limits
• contains
• encompasses
• restricts
• frames
• encysts
• enframes
• circumscribes
• encircles
• enfolds
• cocoons
• armors
• ensheathes
• encapsules
• encapsulates
• enlaces
• enwombs
• enspheres

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of closets

Noun

While these America First adherents preach populism, their closets are full of Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and plenty of other boldface European names. — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Or perhaps your closets simply need to work harder for the people using them. — Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Creators on TikTok and X have racked up millions of views with posts about efforts to rid their closets of polyester and the struggle to find high-quality clothes. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Tidy closets by letting go of unused clothing and accessories; focus on keeping items that fit your current style and needs. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Many churches and schools accept gently used clothing and shoes to distribute through clothing closets. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

But there’s a reason a timeless black handbag will forever have a spot in our closets. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

Some describe it as evocative of a cozy grandparents’ house, old furniture, or closets full of vintage clothing. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026

Standard features of all the suites are marble bathrooms and walk-in closets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026