closet closet /ˈklɑːzət/

noun

1. () A small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space  ( cupboard , closet )
   a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
     She organized her clothes neatly in the closet.
   She organized her clothes neatly in the closet.
   
   
2. () A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes  ( press , closet , wardrobe )
   a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
    I keep my dresses and jackets in the wardrobe in my bedroom
   I keep my dresses and jackets in the wardrobe in my bedroom
   
   
3. () A toilet in Britain  ( loo , W.C. , water closet , closet )
   a toilet in Britain
   
   
4. A small private room for study or prayer  ( closet )
   a small private room for study or prayer
    He spent hours in his closet, pouring over old books and manuscripts.
   He spent hours in his closet, pouring over old books and manuscripts.
   
   

verb

1. Confine to a small space, as for intensive work  ( closet )
   confine to a small space, as for intensive work