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.

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

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.

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.

To cabinet someone

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