Definition

A room where people can leave their coats and other belongings temporarily, often found in places like theaters or schools.

Example

Please leave your coat in the cloakroom before entering the theater.

Conversation

Have you seen where the cloakroom is in this theater?

Yeah, it's right by the entrance, next to the ticket counter.

Great! I need to drop off my coat before the show starts.

Good idea! It’ll be much easier to enjoy the performance without it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cloakroom → It is formed from "cloak" (from Old English *clācc*, meaning a type of outer garment) and "room" (from Old French *rom*, meaning a space or area). The word "cloakroom" refers to a room designated for storing cloaks or outer garments.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cloak' as an outer garment and a 'room' as a space where you can keep it. This helps you remember that a cloakroom is a place for storing cloaks.

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