cabinetry

noun

cab·​i·​net·​ry ˈkab-ni-trē How to pronounce cabinetry (audio)
ˈka-bə-
Synonyms of cabinetrynext
: cabinetwork
also : cabinets
kitchen cabinetry

Examples of cabinetry in a Sentence

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These hues reflect light without flattening a space, and pair well with both light and dark cabinetry. Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026 Apartments have soapstone countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry with modern hardware and subway tile kitchen backsplash. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026 Back to the Beauty of Natural Living This is another style that has been making its way into interior design trends, especially in the form of unpainted cabinetry. Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026 While major surfaces like cabinetry and walls are starting to warm up, decorative accents from fabrics to tableware are an easy way to embrace the trend. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabinetry

Word History

Etymology

cabinet entry 1 + -ry

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabinetry was in 1782

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“Cabinetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabinetry. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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