cabinets
word · lemma: cabinet
Definition
Cabinets are storage units with doors, often found in kitchens or offices. They are used to keep things organized and out of sight.
Usage & Nuances
'Cabinets' often refers to built-in storage in kitchens, bathrooms, or offices. In U.S. English, 'kitchen cabinets' is the usual phrase, while 'cupboard' is more common for food storage in UK English. Plural 'cabinets' is rarely used for 'government cabinet' (a group of advisers); here it means furniture.
Example Sentences
We put all the snacks in the kitchen cabinets.
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The office has several filing cabinets for documents.
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Can you check the cabinets for more coffee cups?
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After moving in, we realized the cabinets needed new handles.
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Don’t forget, the cleaning supplies are in the bathroom cabinets.
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The dishes are in the cabinets above the sink.
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