Synonyms of closets

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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

Additional features include custom closets, skylights, solar panels, and an in-ground watering system for the front yard. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

This old-meets-new styling illustrates how the brand’s design language has evolved and reflects how consumers are increasingly incorporating vintage denim into their closets. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

The pair of shotgun-style bedrooms right off the entry are decently sized and come with closets, in addition to being separated by the bathroom. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026

Today, her various closets are brimming with country clothes instead of the designer extravaganzas of yore. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026

While only the suites come with dedicated butler service, all room categories have walk-in closets and bathtubs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

This includes cabinets, closets, drawers, crawl spaces, attics, along baseboards, under appliances, and inside walls. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Matching hangers instantly create a cleaner aesthetic in closets and—more importantly—function better by aligning neatly on rods. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

Guest bedrooms are equally considered with modern light fixtures and deluxe walk-in closets with brass handles. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026