as in cupboards
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 cabinets
Even renters can enjoy adding colorful flair to their cooking spaces with the help of wall paint or peel-and-stick wallpaper, or by covering their cabinets in contact paper.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Empty out drawers and cabinets.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
YouCopia ShelfBin Packet Organizer Avoid spice packets getting buried in drawers or tossed to the back of cabinets.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Here are my top 11 recommendations for what to shop, including storage cabinets, plush blankets, outdoor seating, and durable area rugs up to 79% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Goguette wine cabinets, according to Eurocave’s CEO Benoit Favier, are meant to make the keeping and drinking of high-quality wine a little less fussy (my word, not his).
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Large ones are hard to store because of the difficulty getting them in and out of cabinets.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
In addition to serving its retail locations, Express Kitchens supplies cabinets for the country’s largest residential property developers such Toll Brothers and Winn Management, as well as Home Depot.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
The store reportedly sustained damages to the front entrance — including the gates, doors and windows — as well as to the fixtures and cabinets.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Empty out drawers and cabinets.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
YouCopia ShelfBin Packet Organizer Avoid spice packets getting buried in drawers or tossed to the back of cabinets.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Here are my top 11 recommendations for what to shop, including storage cabinets, plush blankets, outdoor seating, and durable area rugs up to 79% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Goguette wine cabinets, according to Eurocave’s CEO Benoit Favier, are meant to make the keeping and drinking of high-quality wine a little less fussy (my word, not his).
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Large ones are hard to store because of the difficulty getting them in and out of cabinets.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
In addition to serving its retail locations, Express Kitchens supplies cabinets for the country’s largest residential property developers such Toll Brothers and Winn Management, as well as Home Depot.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
The store reportedly sustained damages to the front entrance — including the gates, doors and windows — as well as to the fixtures and cabinets.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
Noun
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The 137 spacious lake-view rooms feature marble-inlay cupboards and intricate woodwork.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sometimes, space is tight in a home, though, and typical storage options like drawers, cabinets, and linen closets are limited or nonexistent.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Large walk-in closets are perfect for stowing ski gear.—
Liz Humphreys,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The visiting locker room has comparatively low ceilings, ugly carpet and utilitarian lockers.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Seventeen states and the District of Columbia ban phones throughout the school day but allow students to keep them in accessible storage, such as lockers or backpacks, according to the report.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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