coatrooms

Jacket storage areas

Coatrooms are rooms where coats and other outerwear can be left temporarily, typically at theaters, restaurants, or other public venues.

The term is more common in American English; British English prefers cloakroom.

The coatrooms were overflowing during the winter gala.

architecture

vestibule

Enclosed space between doors

anteroom · alcove · closet · racks · hooks · shelving · cubby · partition · counter · window

function

storage

Space for keeping goods

attendant · retrieval · safekeeping · belongings · umbrellas · bags · hats · scarves · gloves · valuables

service

attendant

One who assists others

  • tipEnd or gratuity
  • gratuityPayment beyond the bill
  • valetPersonal servant or parker

queue · waiting · pickup · drop-off · rush hour · intermission · closing time · lost and found · theft prevention · security

venue

theater

Venue for live drama

concert hall · ballroom · banquet · gala · reception · casino · hotel · country club · symphony · auditorium

Opposites
storage vs. active use spaces

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Large formal dancing spaces

dining rooms · auditoriums · performance spaces · dance floors · exhibition halls

arrival/threshold spaces vs. destination spaces

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Venue for live drama

banquet hall · gallery · concert hall · reception area · inner sanctum

temporary storage vs. permanent storage

coatroomslockers

Secure storage compartments

warehouses · closets · vaults · archives · depositories

Family

coatroom

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G