china closets

noun

plural of china closet
as in breakfronts

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  1. secretaries
  2. chests
  3. cabinets
Noun
  • But her omnipresence made her as recognizable to some around the globe as presidents and Cabinet secretaries.
    — Robert D. Mcfadden, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Their owners include schoolteachers and secretaries alongside some of Los Angeles’ wealthiest families.
    — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of secretaries
Noun
  • Flick and Deco are keeping their cards close to their chests.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Then, over the subsequent decades, the whole idea blew up and dozens of political slogans and messages were emblazoned across chests all over.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of chests
Noun
  • That means my cabinets and drawers are mostly full of hardworking, multitasking items.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabinets
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“China closets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china%20closets. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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