Hallway closet

/hˈɔːlweɪ klˈɒzɪt/

/hˈɔːlweɪ klˈɑːzɪt/

Hallway closet

a storage space typically located in a hallway, used for storing coats, shoes, bags, and other items related to entering or exiting a home

Examples

1. theres a small trap door in the back of my friends bedroom closet to access the crawl space, the only other entrance is a door in a hallway closet but a bookcase is in front of it.

2. Lenny jumps out of bed, runs into the hallway closet and hides, just as the husband comes sauntering in the door to hang up his coat.