closet
//ˈklɒzɪt//
Noun
closetSingular
closetsPlural
1
A small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes, household items, or supplies.
I hung my coat in the closet.
2
A state of secrecy or concealment, especially regarding one's sexual orientation or identity.
He decided to come out of the closet and tell his family the truth.
Verb
closetInfinitive
closetPresent tense
closetedPast tense
closetedPast participle
closetingPresent participle
closetsThird-person singular
1
To shut away in a private room for a secret meeting or discussion.
The executives closeted themselves in the boardroom to discuss the merger.
Synonym
Adjective
closetCanonical form
1
Secret or hidden, especially regarding one's true beliefs, identity, or preferences.
He was a closet fan of romantic comedies.