Meaning & use
cabinet
A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers used for storage or display.
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She kept the good china locked inside a glass-fronted cabinet.
He searched the kitchen cabinet for a clean mug before breakfast.
A note on using this word
Cabinet also names a government's group of senior advisers or ministers, a distinct political sense.
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2. noun
A body of senior advisers or ministers who help a head of government make decisions.
The president consulted his cabinet before announcing the new policy.
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