1clos·et 
/ˈklɑ:zət/ noun
plural clos·ets /ˈklɑ:zət/ noun 1 [count] chiefly US : a usually small room that is used for storing things (such as clothing, towels, or dishes)
▪ The sheets and blankets are in the hall closet. ▪ He has a closet full of new clothes. ▪ broom/coat closets ▪ a walk-in closet [=a large closet usually for clothes] — see also water closet 2 [noncount] : a state in which someone will not talk about something or admit something ; especially : a state in which someone will not admit being a homosexual — usually used in the phrases in the closet or out of the closet ▪ He's still in the closet. [=he has not told people that he is gay] ▪ She came out of the closet in college.
▪ The sheets and blankets are in the hall closet. ▪ He has a closet full of new clothes. ▪ broom/coat closets ▪ a walk-in closet [=a large closet usually for clothes] — see also water closet
skeleton in the/your closet — see 1skeleton
