Synonyms for

Cabinets

Verb / ˈkæbʌnʌts / / ˈkæbnʌts / Another word for cabinets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A cabinet is a piece of furniture with shelves and drawers, used for storage.

Synonyms & similar words

console cabinet locker storagelocker cupboard wardrobe closet hutch buffet sideboard chest case repository locker storage caddy bin compartment shelving rack bookcase armoire chiffonier console

Synonyms by register

Formal

cupboards receptacles containers storage units

Informal

boxes drawers closets

Literary

chambers alcoves

Antonyms

openness exposure visibility transparency publicity

Common collocations

  • kitchen cabinets
  • wooden cabinets
  • filing cabinets
  • display cabinets
  • medicine cabinets
  • cabinets doors
  • cabinet meeting

Word family

noun cabinet
verb cabinetize

Usage note

The word 'cabinets' most commonly refers to pieces of furniture with doors and shelves. It can also refer to a group of advisors to a head of state, but this is a distinct meaning and should not be confused with the furniture sense.

Example sentences

  1. I need to organize the files in the cabinet.
  2. The cabinet in my room is filled with clothes.
  3. The spices are kept in the kitchen cabinet.
  4. The dishes in the cabinet are fragile and expensive.
  5. I found a dusty old book in the cabinet.

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  • "There is no such thing as a little freedom. Either you are all free, or you are not free." - Walter Cronkite
  • "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Winston Churchill
  • "The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." - Ernest Hemingway

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