English edit

Etymology edit

closet +‎ -like

Adjective edit

closetlike (comparative more closetlike, superlative most closetlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a closet; confined and claustrophobic.
    • 2008 February 10, The New York Times, “La Dolce Vita, Both Day and Night”, in New York Times[1]:
      Pizza slices, supplì (a fried ball of rice, tomato sauce, cheese and usually green peas) and, most amazing of all, roasted porchetta (pork) sandwiches are all things that are available from street vendors or small, closetlike storefront kitchens.