Looking for the meaning of the word CABINET in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CABINET with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cabinet
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from cabin+ -et, influenced by French cabinet
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkabɪnɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles
Short Definition:cupboard
Examples:- we studied the items laid out in a glass cabinet
- a cocktail cabinet
Definition:
(in the UK, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries) the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy
Short Definition:committee
Examples:- the change in policy is being implemented by the cabinet
- the plan was approved by the Cabinet on Monday
- a cabinet meeting
Definition:
a small private room.
Short Definition:small room
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