cabinet

¹cab·i·net

noun \ˈkab-nit, ˈka-bə-\

Definition of CABINET

1

a : a case or cupboard usually having doors and shelves b : a collection of specimens especially of biological or numismatic interest c : console 4a d : a chamber having temperature and humidity controls and used especially for incubating biological samples

2

a archaic : a small room providing seclusion b : a small exhibition room in a museum

3

a archaic (1) : the private room serving as council chamber of the chief councillors or ministers of a sovereign (2) : the consultations and actions of these councillors b (1) often capitalized : a body of advisers of a head of state (2) : a similar advisory council of a governor of a state or a mayor c British : a meeting of a cabinet

4

New England : milk shake

Examples of CABINET

1. a member of the President's Cabinet
2. <the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors>

Origin of CABINET

Middle French, small room, diminutive of Middle French dialect (Picard) cabine gambling house

First Known Use: circa 1550

Related to CABINET

Synonyms: buffet, closet, console, cupboard, hutch, locker, press, sideboard

Related Words: cabineteer; bookcase, breakfront, chest, china closet, credence, credenza, étagère (or etagere), secretary, showcase, taboret (or tabouret), vitrine; cuddy, dresser, pie safe; armoire, clothespress, garderobe, wardrobe; cabinetry, shelving

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Other Furniture and Woodworking Terms

appoint, credenza, mission, settee