closet

/ˈklɒzɪt/noun

A small storage room in a home, used for keeping clothes, food, or supplies.

Example sentences

“The spare blankets are on the top shelf of the closet.”
“She hung her new dress in the bedroom closet.”

American English; British homes have wardrobes and cupboards. Rich in idiom: 'skeletons in the closet', 'come out of the closet'.

Related words

drawerA box-shaped container without a top that slides in and out of a piece of furniture and holds clothes or other items.garageA building or part of a building where cars, tools, and other items are kept.mirrorA piece of glass with a shiny backing that reflects light, showing you an image of whatever is in front of it.gardenA piece of ground outdoors where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.blanketA thick, soft piece of cloth, often wool, that people pull over themselves to stay warm in bed.windowAn opening in a building or vehicle, usually fitted with glass panes, that lets in light and air.