IPA: /ˈkæbɪnɪt/
KK: /ˈkæbɪnɪt/
Related to a group of advisors to a leader, often in government, or suitable for use in a storage unit.
The cabinet members met to discuss new policies.
A piece of furniture with shelves, drawers, or compartments used for storing or displaying items, or a group of officials who advise a leader in government.
The cabinet in the living room holds all of our family photos and keepsakes.
Cabinet comes from the French word 'cabinet' (meaning a small room or a private chamber), which is a diminutive form of 'cabin' (meaning a small house or shelter). The word refers to a small room or space used for storage or display.
Think of a 'small room' ('cabinet' in French) where items are stored or displayed, helping you remember that a cabinet is a storage space.