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closet vs clothes closet

clothes closet vs closet

closet and clothes closet both are nouns.

closet is a verb but clothes closet is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
closet Yes No Yes No
clothes closet Yes No No No
As nouns, clothes closet is a hyponym of closet; that is, clothes closet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than closet:
  • closet: a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
  • clothes closet: a closet where clothes are stored
Other hyponyms of closet include armoire, clothespress, coat closet.
closet (noun) clothes closet (noun)
a small private room for study or prayer a closet where clothes are stored
a toilet in Britain
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
closet (verb) clothes closet (verb)
confine to a small space, as for intensive work
Difference between closet and clothes closet

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