CLOSETS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Closet

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈklɒzɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

shut (someone) away, especially in private conference or study

Short Definition:

shut away

Examples:
  • he was closeted with the king
  • he returned home and closeted himself in his room

Word: Closet

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (denoting a private or small room): from Old French, diminutive of clos ‘closed’ (see close)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈklɒzɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage

Short Definition:

tall cupboard or wardrobe

Examples:
  • he has a closet full of designer suits
Definition:

used to refer to a state of secrecy or concealment, especially about one's homosexuality

Short Definition:

state of secrecy or concealment

Examples:
  • his brother's decision to come out of the closet
  • she tries to have a relationship with another woman while remaining in the closet

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