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- US Pronunciation
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- [klohz-pres, klohth z-]
- /ˈkloʊzˌprɛs, ˈkloʊðz-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [klohz-pres, klohth z-]
- /ˈkloʊzˌprɛs, ˈkloʊðz-/
Definitions of clothespress word
- noun clothespress a closet, wardrobe, or chest in which to keep clothes 3
- noun clothespress a receptacle for clothes, as a chest, wardrobe, or closet. 1
- noun clothespress A receptacle for clothes. 1
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Origin of clothespress
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; clothes + press1
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Parts of speech for Clothespress
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clothespress popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
clothespress usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clothespress
noun clothespress
- wardrobe — a stock of clothes or costumes, as of a person or of a theatrical company.
- repository — a receptacle or place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale: a repository for discarded clothing.
- armoire — a large cabinet, originally used for storing weapons
- closet — A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things.
- cloakroom — In a public building, the cloakroom is the place where people can leave their coats, umbrellas, and so on.
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