closet
noun
a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc.
closets
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pluralof closet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof closet (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
closetnouna small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc.
Example Sentences
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The primary suite is completed by two huge walk-in closets, one of which is complete with a built-in vanity, while both feature light-up shelving.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
“It’s like letting someone inside your closets of your house, right?” says Kelley Misata, chief executive of nonprofit Sightline Security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Thirty years ago L.A. firefighters found children sleeping in closets and babies snoozing in dresser drawers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
These are primarily durable goods, or the clothing, furniture and sporting equipment that fills our closets and garages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
He half expected somebody to come stumbling out of one of the closets, a nerd who had snuck in when nobody was looking.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
