check-room

check·room

[chek-room, -room]
noun
a room where hats, coats, parcels, etc., may be checked.

Origin:
1895–1900, Americanism; check1 + room

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checkroom (ˈtʃɛkˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(US), (Canadian) Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): left-luggage office a place at a railway station, airport, etc, where luggage may be left for a small charge with an attendant for safekeeping

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Check-room is always a great word to know.
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