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

She organized her documents in a filing cabinet.
Visibility of Contents
'Cabinet' suggests storage where contents are not visible, unlike 'shelves'.

He hid the gifts inside the cabinet.
Not Always Wooden
While often made of wood, cabinets can be metal, glass, or other materials.

The metal cabinet in the garage stores all our tools.
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ArmoireBookcaseBuffetCaseClosetCupboardHutchSideboard
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