Definitions for: Closet


[n] a small private room for study or prayer
[n] a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
[n] a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
[n] a toilet in England
[v] confine to a small space, as for intensive work



Webster (1913) Definition: Clos"et, n. [OF. closet little inclosure, dim. of clos.
See Close an inclosure.]
1. A small room or apartment for retirement; a room for
privacy.

A chair-lumbered closet, just twelve feet by nine.
--Goldsmith.

When thou prayest, enter into thy closet. --Matt.
vi. 6.

2. A small apartment, or recess in the side of a room, for
household utensils, clothing, etc. --Dryden.

Closet sin, sin commited in privacy. --Bp. Hall.


Clos"et, v. t. [imp. & p. pr. & vb. n. Closeting.]
1. To shut up in, or as in, a closet; to conceal. [R.]

Bedlam's closeted and handcuffed charge. --Cowper.

2. To make into a closet for a secret interview.

He was to call a new legislature, to closet its
members. --Bancroft.

He had been closeted with De Quadra. --Froude.

Synonyms: cupboard, loo, press, W.C., wardrobe, water closet

See Also: airing cupboard, armoire, article of furniture, bathroom, booth, broom closet, can, clothes closet, clothespress, coat closet, confine, cubicle, furniture, john, kiosk, lav, lavatory, piece of furniture, privy, room, safe, shelf, stall, storage space, supply closet, toilet

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