English noun: closet |
1. | closet (artifact) a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space |
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| Synonyms | cupboard |
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| Broader (hypernym) | storage space |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | airing cupboard, broom closet, safe, supply closet |
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2. | closet (artifact) a toilet in Britain |
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| Synonyms | loo, W.C., water closet |
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| Broader (hypernym) | bathroom, can, john, lav, lavatory, privy, toilet |
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3. | closet (artifact) a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes |
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| Synonyms | press, wardrobe |
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| Broader (hypernym) | article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | armoire, clothes closet, clothespress, coat closet |
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4. | closet (artifact) a small private room for study or prayer |
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| Broader (hypernym) | room |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | booth, cubicle, kiosk, stall |
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| Part holonym | shelf |
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