A1 noun Neutral #1,964 most common

cabinet

/ˈkæb.ɪ.nət/

A cabinet is a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers, often featuring doors, used for storing or displaying items. It is commonly found in rooms like the kitchen, bathroom, or office to keep things organized and out of sight.

Examples

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1

Please put the clean glasses back in the kitchen cabinet.

Put the glasses into the storage cupboard in the kitchen.

2

The confidential documents are kept in a locked filing cabinet.

The secret papers are in a secure office storage unit.

3

I think the cookies are in the cabinet above the fridge.

I believe the snacks are in the cupboard over the refrigerator.

Word Family

Noun
cabinet
Related
cabinetry, cabinetmaker
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Cabin' (a small house) for your 'Net' (things you catch or keep). A cabinet is a tiny house for your items.

Quick Quiz

Please put the plates away in the kitchen ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: cabinet

Examples

1

Please put the clean glasses back in the kitchen cabinet.

everyday

Put the glasses into the storage cupboard in the kitchen.

2

The confidential documents are kept in a locked filing cabinet.

formal

The secret papers are in a secure office storage unit.

3

I think the cookies are in the cabinet above the fridge.

informal

I believe the snacks are in the cupboard over the refrigerator.

4

The museum displayed the ancient coins in a glass-fronted cabinet.

academic

The exhibition showed old money inside a transparent display case.

5

We need to order more stationery for the supply cabinet.

business

We must buy more paper and pens for the storage area.

Word Family

Noun
cabinet
Related
cabinetry, cabinetmaker

Common Collocations

kitchen cabinet a storage unit used in a kitchen
filing cabinet a piece of furniture for storing paper files
medicine cabinet a small cupboard for storing health supplies
display cabinet a cabinet with glass doors for showing items
bathroom cabinet a storage unit found in a bathroom

Common Phrases

kitchen cabinet

the cupboards in a kitchen

medicine cabinet

a small cabinet, often with a mirror, for medicine

filing cabinet

office furniture with drawers for documents

Often Confused With

cabinet vs cupboard

Cupboard is more common in British English, while cabinet is used globally and often implies a higher quality or specific use.

cabinet vs cabin

A cabin is a small wooden house, while a cabinet is a piece of furniture.

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Usage Notes

In the context of a home, it refers to furniture. In a political context, it refers to a group of high-ranking government officials.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 'cabinet' with 'cabin' or misspell it as 'cabinat'.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'Cabin' (a small house) for your 'Net' (things you catch or keep). A cabinet is a tiny house for your items.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Middle French 'cabinet', meaning a small room or private study.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: cabinets Often used with compound nouns (e.g., kitchen cabinet)
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Cultural Context

In American homes, the 'medicine cabinet' is often a standard fixture located behind the bathroom mirror.

Quick Quiz

Please put the plates away in the kitchen ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: cabinet

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