British heated cupboard for drying/airing laundry and storing linens, typically containing hot water tank.
Airing cupboard
Etymology & History
British heated cupboard for drying/airing laundry and storing linens, typically containing hot water tank. Particularly British feature - most American homes don't have equivalent. Cultural difference in laundry practices.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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