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Cabinet

usgb/ˈkæbɪnət/Volume
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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.
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