broom closet
noun /ˈbruːm klɒzɪt/
/ˈbruːm klɑːzɪt/
(North American English) (British English broom cupboard)
- a large built-in closet used for keeping cleaning equipment, etc. in
- There's a broom closet under the stairs.
- (often humorous) a very small room
- I couldn't afford more than a broom closet to set up office in.