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Meaning of "cloakroom" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CLOAKROOM

cloakroom  [ˈkləʊkˌruːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLOAKROOM

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cloakroom is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLOAKROOM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cloakroom

A cloakroom, or sometimes coatroom, is a room for people to hang their cloaks or other outerwear when they enter a building. Cloakrooms are typically found inside large buildings, such as gymnasiums, schools, churches or meeting halls. In the UK, a cloakroom may also be a lavatory. The word is often thought to be derived from the French cloaque; however, it comes from the French cloque meaning "traveling cloak".

Definition of cloakroom in the English dictionary

The definition of cloakroom in the dictionary is a room in which hats, coats, luggage, etc, may be temporarily deposited.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLOAKROOM


ballroom
ˈbɔːlˌruːm
bathroom
ˈbɑːθˌruːm
bedroom
ˈbɛdˌruːm
boardroom
ˈbɔːdˌruːm
chatroom
ˈtʃætˌruːm
checkroom
ˈtʃɛkˌruːm
classroom
ˈklɑːsˌruːm
courtroom
ˈkɔːtˌruːm
darkroom
ˈdɑːkˌruːm
homeroom
ˈhəʊmˌruːm
legroom
ˈlɛɡˌruːm
newsroom
ˈnjuːzˌruːm
playroom
ˈpleɪˌruːm
pressroom
ˈprɛsˌruːm
showroom
ˈʃəʊˌruːm
sickroom
ˈsɪkˌruːm
stockroom
ˈstɒkˌruːm
sunroom
ˈsʌnˌruːm
washroom
ˈwɒʃˌruːm
workroom
ˈwɜːkˌruːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLOAKROOM

cloaca
cloacae
cloacal
cloacaline
cloacinal
cloacitis
cloak
cloak-and-dagger
cloakroom attendant
cloakroom ticket
cloam
clobber
clobbering machine
clochard
cloche
clock
clock card
clock face
clock golf
clock off

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLOAKROOM

backroom
baggage checkroom
broom
chat room
cookroom
dining room
dressing room
elephant in the room
emergency room
family room
groom
hotel room
living room
locker room
locker-room
master bedroom
mushroom
press room
room
stackroom

Synonyms and antonyms of cloakroom in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cloakroom» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLOAKROOM

Find out the translation of cloakroom to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cloakroom from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cloakroom» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

衣帽间
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

guardarropa
570 millions of speakers

English

cloakroom
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कपड़द्वार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حُجْرَة لـِحَفْظ الـمَعاطِف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гардероб
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vestiário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পায়খানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vestiaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bilik tidur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Garderobe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クローク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

휴대품 보관소
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cloakroom
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phòng để mũ áo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

cloakroom
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कपडय़ा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vestiyer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guardaroba
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szatnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гардероб
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

garderobă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γκαρνταρόμπα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kleedkamer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kapprum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

garderobe
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cloakroom

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOAKROOM»

The term «cloakroom» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.909 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLOAKROOM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cloakroom» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cloakroom» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cloakroom

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLOAKROOM»

Discover the use of cloakroom in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cloakroom and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Payoffs in the Cloakroom: The Greening of the Michigan ...
The Greening of the Michigan Legislature, 1938-1946 Bruce A. Rubenstein, Lawrence E. Ziewacz. vote against the anti-chain bank bill, and that they knew of other lawmakers who had been approached with similar offers.
Bruce A. Rubenstein, Lawrence E. Ziewacz, 1995
2
Senate Cloakroom Cabal:
Keith M. Donaldson. commenced. “Yes. I don't understand why we're involved at all. Besides, the clinical trials showed an overall survival advantage.” “Wasn' ttheresomething about it not clearing all the phases . . . ?” He let that hang.
Keith M. Donaldson, 2012
3
Hardball: How Politics Is Played Told By One Who Knows The Game
The word "cloakroom" is in fact a misnomer. Members have had offices, where they can presumably leave their coats, since the early part of the last century. The contemporary function of the cloakrooms, which are closed to all but members ...
Chris Matthews, 1999
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Insider's Guide to Key Committee Staff of the U.S. Congress 2010
Phone: (202). 224-3835. Fax: (202). 224-2860. Personal: Born 11/03/ 1962 in Washington, D.C. Education: M.S., Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, 2009. B.A., University of Maryland, 1984. Professional: 1984—1994, senior cloakroom ...
Bernan Press, 2010
5
This Old House
JOYCE: Who's Daisy Plant? MONA: Uh, uh, a new student. Quite shy. ANN: She wants to be left alone. MONA: Let me think. What could we use for a laboratory? ANN: I know. (Points EXTREME DOWN RIGHT.) How about the old cloakroom?
6
Encounters with Tadeusz Kantor
An invaluable collection of documents and discussions of the work of one of the most significant theatre practitioners of the last fifty years.
Krzysztof Miklaszewski, George Hyde, 2013
7
People, Power, and Politics: An Introduction to Political ...
20 Muskie was asked whether the power to change minds is evident in the cloakroom, where senators and House members meet informally. "The cloakroom!" Muskie scoffs. "In committee, not the cloakroom. Nothing happens in the cloakroom.
John C. Donovan, Richard E. Morgan, Christian P. Potholm, 1993
8
The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William ...
Finally he made his way to the door leading to the Republican cloakroom and ducked inside. Here he hoped to find a few moments of peace. With a row of phone booths, a few worn leather couches, a coffeepot, and a droning television, the ...
Peter Baker, 2000
9
The Zephyrman
'I would keep it handy, dear, if I were you,' suggested the man, inside the little cloakroom. Outside the little cloakroom, Brian smiled at me. Then he returned to his favourite subject, 'Have you bought any good CD's lately, Lawrence?' When I  ...
John A. Walker, 2007
10
The Other City: A Novel
It takes the professional eye of a cloakroom attendant to identify the tragic mistake; she immediately realizes what has happened: she has to be constantly on the look-out because they are always bringing her soldiers and other beings to the ...
Michal Ajvaz, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLOAKROOM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cloakroom is used in the context of the following news items.
1
18th century Norfolk mansion complete with its own cave goes on …
... into the main drawing room, while the property also offers a sitting room, study, orangery, dining room, kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Michele A'Court: What I know so far
... for circumferences – but you will never forget the smell of wet socks and raincoats and boxes of raisins in a primary school cloakroom. «The Press, Jul 15»
3
Simon Rogan on redesigning The French restaurant at The Midland …
... new entrance to the venue will be created, as well as extra seating brought in for a central banquette area and a new restaurant cloakroom. «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»
4
Hardwicke Village For Just £349950or £279960 with HelptoBuy *
... a utility and cloakroom. There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms and the master bedroom with its en-suite and walk in wardrobes most ... «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
5
After Slow Start Falstaff Redeems Royal Opera House
... faced with the wall of velvet, the average audience member's instinct is to track down some overpriced ice-cream or head to the cloakroom. «Londonist, Jul 15»
6
Harby home offers rural setting and modern features
There are also various integrated appliances as well as an adjacent utility and a useful cloakroom. On the first floor there are four double ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
7
Car parking in Cheltenham is too expensive and inflexible says MP …
A: That has to be the pink ribbon attached to the coat hangers in the MPs' cloakroom, designed to carry your sword. Q: Any small victories in ... «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»
8
PICTURES: Explore modern Edenbridge Huf Haus
The flexible living space is arranged over two floors with several distinct living, dining, work and play areas, as well as a kitchen and cloakroom. «Kent and Sussex Courier, Jul 15»
9
Family home in prime spot
... kitchen with breakfast bar, utility room, cloakroom, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further good sized bedrooms and family ... «Hereford Times, Jul 15»
10
Big reductions on Greendale Carpets and Flooring Collection
John Cooper Carpets and Floorings also stocks a good selection of quality modern vinyl floorings which are great for kitchen, bathroom, hall, utility, cloakroom, ... «Lymignton Dot Com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cloakroom [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cloakroom>. Apr 2024 ».
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