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as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door
a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc.
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as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
a huge walk-in closet
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as in cupboards
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a china closet in the Hepplewhite style
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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
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Recent Examples of closets
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
The main level also contains the primary suite, with a spa-like steam shower, soaking tub and custom closets, as well as a guest retreat, a formal office, a fitness room and several entertainment spaces.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The 1920s-era structure, known as the Princess Martha, features approximately fifty apartments and retains many of its original details, including hardwood floors, a windowed eat-in kitchen, and a king-size bedroom with deep closets.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The two companies have just launched a partnership—TaskRabbit will help Alta users get their closets onboarded to the app.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Our entire master bedroom was flooded, including closets with our clothes.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Upstairs, there is a full-floor primary suite with a fireplace and dual walk-in closets.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Four guest bedrooms on the main level each have an attached bathroom—two also have walk-in closets—and share a cozy living area and a spa zone with a fitness room, sauna, and garden-level calm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
The main level also contains the primary suite, with a spa-like steam shower, soaking tub and custom closets, as well as a guest retreat, a formal office, a fitness room and several entertainment spaces.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
The 1920s-era structure, known as the Princess Martha, features approximately fifty apartments and retains many of its original details, including hardwood floors, a windowed eat-in kitchen, and a king-size bedroom with deep closets.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The two companies have just launched a partnership—TaskRabbit will help Alta users get their closets onboarded to the app.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Our entire master bedroom was flooded, including closets with our clothes.
—Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Upstairs, there is a full-floor primary suite with a fireplace and dual walk-in closets.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
Noun
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The five dining rooms have food pantries offering free groceries.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The food drive will benefit Food for Greater Elgin and other local food pantries, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lodge has an indoor water park, an on-site restaurant (The Little Gem), and a variety of accommodation styles, ranging from classic rooms to family cabins and seasonal rustic cabins.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The burger was never refrigerated and spent most of its life in cupboards, garbage bags and sheds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Clean out food storage containers with hot water and soap, and vacuum or scrub your cupboards.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There's also a move toward more closed cabinets and hidden storage, such as butler’s pantries, which reduce clutter and create a calmer space.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kitchen organization is all about making your cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator storage functional.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The players had exit meetings with the coaching staff, then cleaned out their lockers and parted ways.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Look at the empty lockers where the former Sun Devils were supposed to be.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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