closet
|clos-et|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈklɑː.zɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈklɒz.ɪt/
enclosed storage space
Etymology
Etymology Information
'closet' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'closet,' where 'clos' meant 'enclosed space.'
Historical Evolution
'closet' changed from the Middle French word 'closet' and eventually became the modern English word 'closet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small private room,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a storage space for clothes or other items.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small room or space used for storing things, especially clothes.
She hung her coat in the closet.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
