china closet

chi·na clos·et

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chahy-nuh kloz-it]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nə ˈklɒz ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chahy-nuh kloz-it]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nə ˈklɒz ɪt/

Definition of china closet words

noun china closet a cabinet or cupboard for storing or exhibiting chinaware. 1

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Origin of china closet

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75

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Parts of speech for China closet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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china closet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for china closet

noun china closet

hutch — a pen or enclosed coop for small animals: rabbit hutch.
breakfront — (of a bookcase, bureau, etc) having a slightly projecting central section

All 2 Synonyms of china closet