Definition of cloakroom

cloakroomnoun

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/ˈkləʊkruːm//ˈkləʊkruːm/

The word "cloakroom" originated in the 17th century, directly from the practice of hanging cloaks in a designated room. "Cloak" itself comes from the Old French "cloque," meaning "bell" or "bell-shaped garment." The term "cloakroom" evolved as a way to distinguish a space dedicated to storing outerwear, separate from other rooms in a house or building. The word is still widely used today, especially in British English, and often refers to a small room in a public building for storing coats, bags, and other belongings.

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a room in a public building where people can leave coats, bags, etc. for a time

một căn phòng trong một tòa nhà công cộng nơi mọi người có thể để lại áo khoác, túi xách, v.v. trong một thời gian

a room that contains a toilet or toilets

một căn phòng có nhà vệ sinh hoặc nhà vệ sinh

Example:
  • the ladies’ cloakroom

    phòng thay đồ của phụ nữ

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