closet

Closet is defined as a small space where clothes or other items are stored, or is slang for an environment of secrecy.

(noun)

An example of a closet is where you hang your jackets.
An example of a closet is keeping one's homosexual orientation a secret; being in the closet.

The definition of closet is something secret or unproven.

(adjective)

An example of closet is a manly man who secretly enjoys chick flicks; a closet chick flick watcher.
An example of closet is the universe being created by the "big bang;" closet belief in single-event creation.

See closet in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a small room or cupboard for clothes, household supplies, linens, etc.
a small, private room for reading, meditation, etc.
a monarch's private chamber as for prayer or conference
water closet
a state of secrecy, esp. concerning personal homosexual orientation or activity: used with the

Origin: OFr, small enclosure, dim. of clos: see close

adjective

transitive verb

to shut up in a private room for confidential discussion: to closet oneself with councilors

See closet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A cabinet or enclosed recess for linens, household supplies, or clothing.
A small private chamber, as for study or prayer.
A water closet; a toilet.
A state of secrecy or cautious privacy: Two days before the election, the candidate suddenly came out of the closet and denounced the proposed law.

transitive verb clos·et·ed, clos·et·ing, clos·ets

To enclose or shut up in a private room, as for discussion: closeted themselves with their attorneys.

adjective

Private; confidential: closet information.
Being so or engaging only in private; secret: a closet proponent of a tax increase; a closet alcoholic.
Based on theory and speculation rather than practice.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, private room

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , diminutive of clos, enclosure

Origin: , from Latin clausum

Origin: , from

Origin: neuter of clausus, enclosed; see close

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