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      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.