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.
Synonyms
- coatroom
- wardrobe
- luggage room