cloakroom

noun

cloak·​room ˈklōk-ˌrüm How to pronounce cloakroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
1
a
: a room in which outdoor clothing may be placed during one's stay
b
2
: an anteroom of a legislative chamber where members may relax and confer with colleagues
3
British : lavatory sense 2

Examples of cloakroom in a Sentence

We left our things in the cloakroom. the lady discreetly whispered that she would be ready after a moment in the cloakroom
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Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of cloakroom was in 1823

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“Cloakroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloakroom. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

cloakroom

noun
cloak·​room ˈklō-ˌkrüm How to pronounce cloakroom (audio)
-ˌkru̇m
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