linen closet

noun

1. a closet in which sheets, towels, table linens, etc., are kept.

Word History and Origins

Origin of linen closet¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Before two people combine their possessions, it’s important to take inventory of what each person has for the kitchen, linen closet and other common spaces, such as throw pillows, books and serving platters.

From Washington Post

Paper towel rolls remained in my linen closet, save for a few bathroom wipe-downs—I never said I was perfect.

From Outside Online

Davis jumped over a 4-foot porch wall and ran into a house, where he and others crammed themselves into a linen closet.

From The Daily Beast

Still, traces of her old life—the Glock in her linen closet, for one—linger.

From The Daily Beast

In this condition a couple of women found her, by the linen closet, weeping; and one said to the other: "See how she loved him!"

From Project Gutenberg

Under no circumstances should the mistress delegate the care of her linen-closet to a servant.

From Project Gutenberg

However, a trace was discovered60 when the conductor unlocked the tall, narrow door, to the linen closet.

From Project Gutenberg

The table was improvised by a couple of planks laid upon barrels and covered by a cloth borrowed from the linen closet.

From Project Gutenberg

But although he was in the linen closet, he must still find the girl's bedroom.

From Project Gutenberg