china closets

noun

plural of china closet
as in breakfronts

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  1. secretaries
  2. chests
  3. cabinets
Noun
  • The Senate confirms higher-profile nominees as well, including nominees for the Supreme Court, should a vacancy occur, along with cabinet secretaries.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The outcome of the race could be consequential for the 2028 election, because secretaries of state play a key role in certifying their states’ results, and presidential elections can come down to a single swing state.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of secretaries
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  • But many rucks are bulky and designed with men’s flatter chests in mind.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Thankfully, Amazon’s October Prime Day is a great time to replenish toy chests and game closets.
    — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of chests
Noun
  • Kitchen Cabinets and Appliance Exteriors Kitchen cabinets, particularly around handles and knobs, can accumulate fingerprints, grease, and food residue during everyday cooking.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The kitchen slide-out features a Dometic twin-hob induction cooktop beside a worktop, along with storage cabinets large enough for pots and pans down below.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cabinets
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