CLOSET


Meaning of CLOSET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ klɒzɪt ]

( closets)

1.

A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things. ( AM; in BRIT, use cupboard )

N-COUNT

2.

A closet is a very small room for storing things, especially one without windows. ( AM; also BRIT OLD-FASHIONED )

N-COUNT

3.

Closet is used to describe a person who has beliefs, habits, or feelings which they keep secret, often because they are embarrassed about them. Closet is also used of their beliefs, habits, or feelings.

He is a closet Fascist.

ADJ : ADJ n

4.

a skeleton in the closet: see skeleton

see also closeted

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