English Dictionary
◊ CLOSET
closet
adj 1: (of information) given in confidence or in secret; "closet
information"; "this arrangement must be kept
confidential"; "their secret communications" [syn: {closet(a)},
{confidential}, {secret}]
2: indulging only covertly; "a closet alcoholic"; "closet
liberals" [syn: {closet(a)}, {secret}]
n 1: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage [syn: {cupboard}]
2: a toilet in England [syn: {water closet}, {W.C.}, {loo}]
3: with rails or hooks for hanging clothes [syn: {wardrobe}, {press}]
4: a small private room for study or prayer
v : confine to a small space, as for intensive work