Cloakroom
(noun)
A room for depositing or checking coats and other outdoor clothing, especially in a public building.
Origin:
From the word "cloak" meaning an outer garment worn over other clothes and "room" meaning a space used for a particular purpose.
Examples:
- The cloakroom is located on the first floor of the building.
- I left my coat in the cloakroom before entering the concert hall.
- The cloakroom was full of coats and umbrellas.
- The guests were asked to leave their coats in the cloakroom before entering the reception.
- The cloakroom is where you can check in your coat, umbrella, or bag before entering the theater.