cabinet

noun

ˈkab-nit How to pronounce cabinet (audio)
Definition of cabinetnext
as in cupboard
a storage case typically having doors and shelves the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors

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Recent Examples of cabinet Vibrant Yellows Bright yellow can cause to white cabinets looking dingy and fight against natural elements, like marble, granite, or tile. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026 Trump cabinet members mingled with reporters in an aisle near one of Paramount’s tables. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2026 The cabinets below and behind the countertop will include storage space for cookware, clothing and other provisions and will also house the lithium leisure battery in a dedicated compartment. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026 This approach keeps cabinet doors and drawers functional inside the simulator. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabinet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinet
  1. cupboard
  2. closet
  3. locker
  4. dresser
Noun
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    — Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
  • With that, the pitching cupboards passed the point of being bare a month ago, and there's hardly anywhere left to turn for starter help.
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of cupboard
Noun
  • This crewneck is one of the hardest-working pieces in my closet.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 23 July 2026
  • And with over 30 colors and patterns to choose from, there’s a look that meshes into everyone’s closet.
    — Lauren Barnhill, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of closet
Noun
  • Members get their own liquor locker, and can bring up to three guests for free to reservations.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Standing at his Wrigley Field locker, Crow-Armstrong had a light blue hoodie pulled over his ears and part of his face.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of locker
Noun
  • One of my first memories of any kind is sitting on my parents’ bedroom floor, craning my neck to watch the ’91 World Series on the old TV atop their dresser.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Sometimes, finding a look for a night out comes with a certain amount of pressure—after all, who doesn’t want to be the coolest dresser in the group?
    — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Definition of dresser

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“Cabinet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinet. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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