1. causing or likely to cause anxiety or distress due to being in a confined or enclosed space
2. experiencing anxiety or panic in confined spaces

1. a person who experiences claustrophobia; someone who feels anxious in confined spaces

Examples

• The small elevator felt claustrophobic, and she had to take the stairs instead.
• He became claustrophobic during the long flight and needed to walk around the cabin.
• The basement room was dark and claustrophobic, with only one small window.
• Claustrophobics often avoid crowded subways and tight spaces.
• The narrow hallway made me feel claustrophobic and anxious.
• She's claustrophobic, so she prefers hotels with large, open rooms.