[ˈklɒzɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door, used for storage
(e.g: he has a closet full of designer suits)

- used to refer to a state of secrecy or concealment, especially about one's homosexuality
(e.g: his brother's decision to come out of the closet)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a private or small room): from Old French, diminutive of clos ‘closed’ (see close)

[ˈklɒzɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- secret; covert
(e.g: a closet smoker)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a private or small room): from Old French, diminutive of clos ‘closed’ (see close)

[ˈklɒzɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- shut (someone) away, especially in private conference or study
(e.g: he was closeted with the king)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a private or small room): from Old French, diminutive of clos ‘closed’ (see close)