housemaid's closet
(also housemaids' closet) now rare
noun
A small room designed for the purpose of storing cleaning equipment, also often equipped with a sink.
- Usually only in large houses, typically built before the mid-20th cent..
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Morning Post.
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