cabinet

Definition

  • n. a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
  • n. persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers
  • n. a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
  • n. housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television

Word forms

Plural
cabinets

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The kitchen cabinet was filled with dishes and utensils.

  2. a.

    The cabinet decision was made after a lengthy discussion.

  3. [计]

    The server cabinet in the data center keeps all the equipment organized.