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cabinets

/ˈkæbɪnɪts/

NOUN

1. Storage furniture and cupboards

Pieces of furniture or built-in structures with shelves, drawers, or enclosed compartments, designed to store, organize, or display household belongings, clothing, documents, and other items.

1.1. Household storage and kitchen furniture

Used to describe storage furniture commonly found in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and offices, designed to keep household items organized and accessible.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The chef organized the spices in labeled jars within the kitchen cabinets for easy access.
  • The garage cabinets provided ample storage space for tools, sports equipment, and other belongings.
  • The homeowners installed custom cabinets to maximize storage space in their kitchen.

Related Words

  • drawers
  • shelves
  • shelving
  • compartments
  • storage units
  • furniture
  • built-ins
  • woodwork
  • joinery
  • cupboard doors
  • countertops

1.2. Display and decorative furniture

Used to describe furniture designed to display or store valuable objects, books, porcelain, antiques, and collectibles, often featuring decorative finishes or glass doors.

Synonyms

  • showcases
  • vitrines
  • china closets
  • breakfronts
  • buffets
  • sideboards
  • credenzas
  • consoles
  • bookcases
  • secretaries
  • etageres
  • pie safes

Examples

  • Homeowners opted for glass-fronted cabinets to showcase their collection of fine china.
  • The museum displayed its valuable artifacts in specially designed cabinets.
  • The antique cabinets added elegance and character to the living room.

Related Words

  • display cases
  • glass panels
  • display shelves
  • curios
  • ornaments
  • collectibles
  • porcelain
  • antiques
  • decorative furniture
  • interior decoration

NOUN

2. Government ministers and executive advisers

A group of senior government officials, ministers, or appointed advisers who collectively assist in making policies, advising the head of government, and overseeing executive departments or organizational affairs.

2.1. Government administration and policymaking

Used to describe the group of ministers responsible for formulating government policies, advising the head of government, and supervising executive departments.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The newly elected government formed its cabinets to address pressing national issues.
  • Several European cabinets met to discuss economic cooperation.
  • The presidents appointed new members to their respective cabinets following the elections.

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2.2. Advisory committees and leadership groups

Used to describe small groups of trusted advisers, senior executives, or organizational leaders who provide guidance and assist with important strategic and administrative decisions.

Synonyms

  • committees
  • councils
  • boards
  • advisory boards
  • brain trusts
  • advisory groups

Examples

  • The company's cabinets of senior advisers reviewed the proposed expansion strategies.
  • Several executive cabinets provided recommendations on organizational restructuring.

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NOUN

3. Enclosed rooms and private chambers

Small enclosed spaces or private rooms within a larger building, traditionally used for personal activities, meetings, or keeping valuable belongings.

3.1. Private rooms and enclosed spaces

Used in historical or less common contexts to describe small private chambers or enclosed rooms within larger buildings.

Synonyms

  • chambers
  • rooms
  • compartments
  • cubicles
  • closets
  • alcoves

Examples

  • The historic building contained several small cabinets used for private meetings.
  • The royal residence featured private cabinets where valuable documents were kept.

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NOUN

4. Collections of art and historical objects

Collections of valuable, artistic, scientific, or ethnographic objects, traditionally displayed or preserved in specially designated rooms or storage spaces.

4.1. Art collections and historical artifacts

Used in historical and museum contexts to describe collections of paintings, curiosities, antiquities, natural specimens, or ethnographic objects assembled for study, preservation, or display.

Synonyms

  • collections
  • assemblages
  • galleries
  • exhibitions
  • assortments

Examples

  • The wealthy collector maintained several cabinets of rare paintings and historical artifacts.
  • The museum preserved important ethnographic cabinets containing objects from different cultures.

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NOUN

5. Milkshakes

Thick, cold beverages made by blending milk with ice cream, flavorings, or other ingredients; a regional meaning of the word in Rhode Island.

5.1. Cold blended beverages

Used regionally in Rhode Island as an alternative term for milkshakes, typically sweet blended drinks made with milk and ice cream.

Synonyms

  • milkshakes
  • shakes
  • ice cream shakes

Examples

  • The local diner served delicious cabinets in several traditional flavors.
  • We stopped for chocolate cabinets at a popular Rhode Island ice cream shop.

Related Words

  • smoothies
  • malted milk
  • ice cream
  • milk
  • chocolate syrup
  • blended beverages
  • frozen drinks

NOUN

6. Small houses and shelters

Small, modest buildings or simple dwellings used as shelters or temporary accommodation, particularly in rural or remote settings.

6.1. Small cottages and rustic dwellings

Used in an uncommon or historical sense to describe small houses, cottages, or simple shelters that provide basic accommodation.

Synonyms

  • cottages
  • huts
  • cabins
  • shacks
  • bungalows
  • hovels
  • lodges
  • shanties

Examples

  • The travelers discovered several small cabinets scattered throughout the remote settlement.
  • The old countryside contained modest cabinets surrounded by gardens and farmland.

Related Words

  • shelters
  • dwellings
  • homesteads
  • hutments
  • summerhouses
  • lean-tos
  • log houses
  • refuges

NOUN

7. Protective equipment enclosures

Enclosed structures or housings designed to contain, protect, and organize mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment and components.

7.1. Mechanical and electrical equipment housings

Used to describe protective enclosures that contain machinery, electrical components, electronic systems, or control equipment, often forming part of a larger installation.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The technicians inspected the electrical cabinets before restarting the machinery.
  • The industrial facility installed weatherproof cabinets to protect its electronic equipment.
  • The control cabinets housed the switches and components required to operate the production line.

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7.2. Arcade game housings

Used to describe the upright external structures that contain and support the electronic components, display, controls, and other hardware of coin-operated arcade games.

Synonyms

  • arcade game housings
  • game enclosures
  • arcade housings

Examples

  • The arcade owner restored several vintage game cabinets from the 1980s.
  • The collection included brightly decorated cabinets housing classic video games.

Related Words

  • arcade machines
  • coin-operated games
  • joysticks
  • control panels
  • game screens
  • gaming hardware
  • video games

NOUN

8. Photographic print size

A traditional standardized size of photographic print measuring approximately 3⅞ by 5½ inches.

8.1. Traditional photographic formats

Used in photography to describe prints produced in a particular cabinet-size format, historically larger than smaller photographic prints.

Synonyms

  • cabinet-size photographs
  • cabinet prints

Examples

  • The family album contained several vintage cabinets dating back to the nineteenth century.

Related Words

  • photography
  • photographic prints
  • portrait
  • photograph
  • print dimensions
  • photo format
  • album