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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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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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as in cupboards
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
a china closet in the Hepplewhite style
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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
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Fallen evergreen needles can be gathered and transformed into fragrant sachets that freshen up drawers, closets, or linen cabinets.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Fit them in doorways, cabinets, closets, narrow cubbies, and shelving.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Thinking of tackling one of your closets soon?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The ample bathroom sports a double vanity and a free-standing soaking tub, while there are two separate closets for couples or a single fashionista.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026
The bedroom comes with two walk-in closets, an en suite bathroom, and built-ins for even more storage.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Jan. 2026
Despite looking like a fighter pilot who could win a game of dogfight football, Colin isn’t framed as a temptation for Marissa, and a lack of sexy secrets proves to be a recurring blind spot for the series, even if those two have plenty of other skeletons in their massive, boring closets.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
The main level also contains the primary suite, with a spa-like steam shower, soaking tub and custom closets, as well as a guest retreat, a formal office, a fitness room and several entertainment spaces.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
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But if guests are arriving soon, closets are an ideal spot to hide clothes, toys, and just about any item that’s causing clutter.
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The five dining rooms have food pantries offering free groceries.—
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The food drive will benefit Food for Greater Elgin and other local food pantries, according to a news release.—
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The lodge has 24 rooms, including eight two-bedroom suites that can accommodate up to six people.—
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No alternative plans for the tower have emerged in the years that followed, even as former office space is being converted into apartments and is increasingly seen as ripe for much-need hotel rooms.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
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There's also a move toward more closed cabinets and hidden storage, such as butler’s pantries, which reduce clutter and create a calmer space.—
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Kitchen organization is all about making your cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator storage functional.—
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The players had exit meetings with the coaching staff, then cleaned out their lockers and parted ways.—
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Look at the empty lockers where the former Sun Devils were supposed to be.—
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“Closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closets. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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