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closet

Pronunciation: [ˈklɑːzɪt]

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Learn how to use closet in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “furniture”

(noun) a small room or space where you store clothes, shoes, and other personal items. You can hang things up or keep them on shelves to keep them neat and organized.

Example

I hung my dress in the closet so it wouldn’t get wrinkled.

Example

There was no room left in the closet for any more shoes.

Example

Can you help me find my coat in the closet?

Context: “general storage”

(noun) any small room or area used for storing things, like cleaning supplies, tools, or other items that you don’t need every day.

Example

We keep all the extra blankets in the closet under the stairs.

Example

The closet in the hallway is too small to hold all our games.

Example

Where did you put the camping gear, in the closet?

Context: “informal behavior”

(verb) to keep something secret, especially about personal feelings or identities. It's like hiding something important because you might be afraid to share it.

Example

He decided to closet his feelings until he was ready to talk about them.

Example

She didn't closet her achievements; she proudly shared them with everyone.

Example

Why do some people closet their true selves?

How to pronounce closet

Pronunciation: [ˈklɑːzɪt]

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