bookcases

noun

plural of bookcase
as in cabinets

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  1. cabinets
  2. chests
  3. secretaries
  4. sideboards
  5. cupboards
  6. consoles
Noun
  • But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colorful works of public art.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The best bar cabinets deliver just that—a dedicated and stylish space for hosting, experimenting, and, let’s face it, showing off.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options.
    — Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Three women lay passed out on the sidewalk, their chests slowly rising and falling, while fellow addicts stepped over them and dealers made sales.
    — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of chests
Noun
  • Previous secretaries rarely if ever attended events for candidates while defense secretary.
    — Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Reporters who travel with the president and some White House staff, including several secretaries, remained on the original plane, many of them reportedly unaware of the threat, effectively acting as decoys.
    — Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of secretaries
Noun
  • The antiques market isn't all Federal mirrors and midcentury sideboards.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
  • Light and airy chiffon cakes have been gracing Southern sideboards since the 1920s, and this is our Test Kitchen's latest iteration of the vintage confection.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of sideboards
Noun
  • In smaller apartment or townhouse renovations, homeowners sometimes rely on overhead cupboards instead.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Standard and Deluxe editions are priced differently for PC and consoles, with Deluxe offering cosmetic upgrades.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • By 2027, researchers stare at their consoles while AI builds itself.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of consoles
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