closets 1 of 2

noun

plural of closet
1
as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc.

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2
as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a huge walk-in closet

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3
as in cupboards
a storage case typically having doors and shelves a china closet in the Hepplewhite style

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closets

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verb

present tense third-person singular of closet
as in houses
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers he closeted himself in his study, vowing not to emerge until he had finished the term paper

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Recent Examples of closets
Noun
The primary suite, on the other hand, focuses on numero uno, offering custom closets and a bathroom with both a soaking tub and a separate shower. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 Through a pair of large wood doors is the bedroom, with another oversize window and more than enough space for a king-size bed, your very own reading nook, and two walk-in closets. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026 Princess Diana famously wore dad sneakers on her school runs, forever solidifying the chunky shoe as a must-have in fashionable closets worldwide. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026 Extra touches include a pillow menu, bedside reading lights, Nespresso machines, large walk-in closets, and complimentary shoeshine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Thankfully, Amazon’s October Prime Day is a great time to replenish toy chests and game closets. — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026 During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media strained under the weight of those returning to their parents’ home and cleaning out the closets of their former bedrooms. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 An April 2025 legionella report obtained by The Sacramento Bee shows the bacteria was found in at least 17 samples, including those taken from the men’s locker room, a women’s bathroom and several janitor closets. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Widely recognized as London’s oldest luxury hotel, updates like glossy marble bathrooms, vibrant textiles, and mahogany walk-in closets have breathed new life into this historic stay. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for closets
  1. pantries
  2. rooms
  3. cupboards
  4. houses
  5. cabinets
  6. lockers
Noun
  • This annual tradition provides live performances and holiday cheer while promoting donations to community food pantries.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to the anti-hunger charitable organization Feeding America, for every one meal provided by food pantries nationwide, nine are covered by SNAP benefits.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • To up the glamour, Goyal outlined the walls and windows in jet-black molding, lending the rooms a tuxedo-piping effect.
    — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms are hung with wire grid-wall panels typically used for retail displays.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rooms
Noun
  • Her fiction is cluttered with bric-a-brac, bits and bobs, stuffed into boxes and drawers and cupboards—remnants of someone’s past.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cupboards
Verb
  • The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Brooklyn store also houses a small theater that hosts close-up magic performances, with Molly serving as the opening act, according to Rubin.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of houses
Noun
  • This could be the walkway in a galley-style kitchen, or the space between lower cabinets and the kitchen island, for example.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Display cabinets peaked at 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) for around six hours overnight Monday, with some even catching fire.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • So these are vertical shorts shot through characters’ lockers.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The room falls silent as the players, one by one, take a seat at their lockers, facing a big-screen TV on the wall.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of lockers

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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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