linen closet

lin·en clos·et

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lin-uh n kloz-it]
- /ˈlɪn ən ˈklɒz ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lin-uh n kloz-it]
- /ˈlɪn ən ˈklɒz ɪt/

Definitions of linen closet words

noun linen closet a closet in which sheets, towels, table linens, etc., are kept. 1
noun linen closet airing cupboard 1
noun linen closet cupboard for sheets, towels 1
noun linen closet a closet with shelves for sheets, towels, table linen, etc. 0
noun linen closet A shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen, particularly bedlinen and associated bedding, but also bathroom and kitchen linen (towels, etc.). 0

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Origin of linen closet

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Linen closet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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linen closet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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 linen closet

noun linen closet

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.
wardrobe — a stock of clothes or costumes, as of a person or of a theatrical company.
cloakroom — In a public building, the cloakroom is the place where people can leave their coats, umbrellas, and so on.
clothespress — a closet, wardrobe, or chest in which to keep clothes

All 5 Synonyms of linen closet