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Adjective

//Some people think he's a closet homosexual.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French closett, diminutive of clos enclosure — more at close

closet

noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)

a built-in space for storage behind a door //a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc.
Synonyms

cuddy cupboard pantry press
Related Words

//he closeted himself in his study, vowing not to emerge until he had finished the term paper

Adjective

//Some people think he's a closet homosexual.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French closett, diminutive of clos enclosure — more at close

closet

noun

Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)

a built-in space for storage behind a door //a broom closet for the vacuum, carpet sweeper, ironing board, etc.
Synonyms

cuddy cupboard pantry press
Related Words

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