closet

US /ˈklɑː.zət/

UK /ˈklɑː.zət/

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a small room or cupboard for storing clothes, food, or other items

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She hung her dresses in the closet.

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The house has plenty of storage space, including a large linen closet.

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cupboard wardrobe locker pantry storeroom

1.

secret or private

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He kept his political views a closet secret.

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She's a closet fan of heavy metal music.

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secret hidden private covert unrevealed

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skeleton in the closet come out of the closet