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cloakroom

/ˈkləʊk.ruːm/

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noun

/ˈkləʊk.ruːm/B2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее комнату, где можно временно оставить пальто и другие личные вещи, или частную гостиную, прилегающую к залу заседаний законодательного органа.

A noun referring to a room where coats and other personal belongings can be left temporarily, or a private lounge adjacent to a legislative chamber.

  1. Private lounge in a legislative chamberC1formalbritish

    A private room adjacent to a legislative chamber where members can relax, meet, or discuss matters informally.

    ruКулуар

    • The senator retreated to the cloakroom for a private discussion.
    • Important negotiations often happen in the cloakroom before a vote.
    • The cloakroom is reserved for members of parliament only.
  2. Temporary coat storageA2formalbritish

    A room in a public building, theater, or restaurant where coats, bags, and other personal items can be left temporarily.

    ruГардероб

    • Please leave your coat in the cloakroom before entering the theater.
    • The cloakroom attendant took my umbrella and gave me a ticket.
    • There is a cloakroom near the entrance for guests' belongings.

    Synonymscheckroomcoatroom

Forms
  • cloakrooms plural form
  • cloakrooms' possessive plural form
  • cloakroom's possessive singular form