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linen closet

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen, particularly bedlinen and associated bedding, but also bathroom and kitchen linen (towels, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: linen cupboard

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From linen + closet.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: llenceria — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen
  • French: lingère — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen
  • German: Wäscheschrank — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen
  • Irish: cófra línéadaigh — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen
  • Polish: bieliźniarka — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen
  • Swedish: linneskåp — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen
  • Turkish: musandıra — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen
  • Ottoman Turkish: موصندره (musandıra) — shelved closet or cupboard used for the storage of household linen