Cabinet

/ˈkæbɪnɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A cupboard or storage space with shelves and doors, used for storing items.
She placed the dishes back in the cabinet after washing them.
A group of advisors to the head of government, especially in parliamentary systems.
The cabinet met to discuss the upcoming budget proposal.
A piece of furniture with drawers and shelves for storing or displaying items.
He bought a new cabinet to display his collection of antiques.
verb
To furnish or equip with a cabinet.
They decided to cabinet the kitchen to maximize storage space.

Etymology

From Middle French 'cabinet', diminutive of 'cabe', meaning 'cave' or 'room'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kitchen cabinet
A set of cabinets used in a kitchen for storage.
cabinet of curiosities
A collection of unusual or rare items gathered for the sake of display.
cabinet meeting
A formal meeting held by the cabinet members of a government.

Related Words

furniture
The movable articles in a room or an establishment that make it fit for living or working.
storage
The action or method of storing something for future use.
drawer
A box-like container in a piece of furniture.

Slang Meanings

To cabinet someone
After the promotion, he felt like he was being cabineted by his peers.