A room where coats and outer clothing can be checked, stored, or hung, typically in a theater, restaurant, or formal event venue.
English compound: 'coat' + 'room' (from Old English 'rum' meaning 'space'). Became common in the early 20th century with formal dining and entertainment venues.
Before coatrooms became standard at fancy restaurants and theaters, people had nowhere safe to store their coats, which is why hiring coat attendants became a luxury service—coatrooms literally created a new job category!
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