cabinets

noun

plural of cabinet
as in cupboards
a storage case typically having doors and shelves the most precious knickknacks were kept in a cabinet with glass doors

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Recent Examples of cabinets But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colorful works of public art. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The best bar cabinets deliver just that—a dedicated and stylish space for hosting, experimenting, and, let’s face it, showing off. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 Drug companies have to follow a complex process that can take years after getting Health Canada approval before making it into pharmacies and medicine cabinets. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026 Her soft face in sleep, her loud banging of cabinets, her socks tossed haphazardly behind doors and under shelves. — Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 Privacy law was built for a world where data resided in filing cabinets. — Jennifer D. Oliva, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 In the coming days, Gordon plans to rip out the dry wall, flooring and cabinets that are up to four feet high inside the house. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2026 Open shelving or racks provide easy access to your things and can make a room feel brighter and more open than spaces with hidden or closed storage like cabinets or drawers. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026 Interior organizers like Rev-A- Shelf’s pullout pantry shelves, dedicated hair dryer drawers, and in-drawer charging stations tailor your cabinets to your family and routines. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
  1. cupboards
  2. closets
  3. lockers
Noun
  • In smaller apartment or townhouse renovations, homeowners sometimes rely on overhead cupboards instead.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • An adjacent staircase is packed with drawers and cupboards, helping increase the amount of useful storage.
    — Adam Williams July 23, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • While these America First adherents preach populism, their closets are full of Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and plenty of other boldface European names.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Or perhaps your closets simply need to work harder for the people using them.
    — Laura VanSickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of closets
Noun
  • Improvements will include a new energy-efficient white roof hosting a solar array, large glassy front windows, a community flex room, garden areas and new hold lockers and book drops, among other amenities.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Elementary and middle schoolers are asked to place them in their lockers.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lockers

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