Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cloakroom

noun

/ˈkloʊkˌrʊm/

Definition

A cloakroom is a room where coats and other personal belongings can be stored temporarily.

Examples

After arriving at the theater, we dropped off our jackets in the cloakroom.
The hotel had a spacious cloakroom for guests to store their luggage before check-in.

Meaning

The term refers to a space typically found in public places like theaters, schools, or restaurants, where people can check in their outerwear for safekeeping while they enjoy the venue’s facilities.