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coat·room

 (kōt′ro͞om′, -ro͝om′)
n.
See cloakroom.
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coatroom

(ˈkəʊtˌrʊm; ˈkəʊtˌruːm)
n
a cloakroom
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cloak•room

(ˈkloʊkˌrum, -ˌrʊm)

n.
1. a room in which outer garments, umbrellas, etc., may be left temporarily, as in a restaurant.
2. Brit. a baggage room, as at a railway station.
[1850–55]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.coatroom - a room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily
cloakroom
room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"
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