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 Original gold clocks, marquetry cabinets, and full-size copies of the two Velásquez paintings that previously belonged to the palacio (but are now in the Prado) harken back to the building’s past. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 Without ventilation, those particles settle on nearby surfaces like cabinets, walls, and countertops, creating a sticky film that builds up over time. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026 Tchotchkes gifted by grateful clients prettied the pink cabinets and pink walls. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Frequently Asked Questions Yes, Murphy’s oil soap is safe to use on wood cabinets, according to the brand, as the product is a natural wood cleaner. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026 At the height of the trend in the 2010s, gray walls, flooring, cabinets, and countertops were viewed as a white alternative that was easier to style and design with. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026 That means my cabinets and drawers are mostly full of hardworking, multitasking items. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026 From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 In addition to vacuuming and mopping, Wizard will clean the insides of windows, closets, and cabinets. — Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabinets
  1. cupboards
  2. closets
  3. lockers
Noun
  • Cole recalled how, at the close of those early shows, the drawings were removed from their frames and returned to Auckland, to be put back in their cupboards.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Stock your cupboards for allergy and flu season The summer transition into fall also marks the start of peak cold, flu and seasonal allergy season.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Even though barn doors were a popular choice to separate closets, pantries, and bedrooms a decade ago, study participants are calling them out for not being functional.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2026
  • While most kids take their favorite clothes to college, their bedroom closets still need managing.
    — Angela Caraway-Carlton, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of closets
Noun
  • The use of remote lockers and location pickup climbed 14 percent year over year and surpassed buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup as the leading alternative fulfillment method.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • While Valdez finished his work in the training room, only rookies were around at their lockers.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lockers

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“Cabinets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabinets. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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