Cabinet

usgb/ˈkæbɪnət/
noun

A piece of furniture with shelves and doors, used to store or display items.

He stored all his dishes in the kitchen cabinet.
Visual representation of "cabinet" - A piece of furniture with shelves and doors, used to store or display items.

Often appears as...

  • kitchen cabinet
  • bathroom cabinet
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Furniture Context

Use 'cabinet' when describing furniture for storage in homes and offices.

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She organized her documents in a filing cabinet.
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Visibility of Contents

'Cabinet' suggests storage where contents are not visible, unlike 'shelves'.

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He hid the gifts inside the cabinet.
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Not Always Wooden

While often made of wood, cabinets can be metal, glass, or other materials.

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The metal cabinet in the garage stores all our tools.
Visual representation of the word "Cabinet"

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