closet

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈklɒzɪt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈklɑzɪt/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular closet

Plural closets

1. (countable) A closet is a tall cupboard that is used to store clothes.

Verb

Plain form closet

Third-person singular closets

Past tense closeted

Past participle closeted

Present participle closeting

1. (transitive) If you closet yourself with someone, you shut yourselves away for a discussion about a private matter.

   The ambassador has been closeted with the prime minister all afternoon. We're all worried what will be announced when they exit.