Cabinet Word Meaning

mid 16th century: from cabin+ -et, influenced by French cabinet

a cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles

cupboard

• we studied the items laid out in a glass cabinet
• a cocktail cabinet

(in the UK, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries) the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy

committee

• the change in policy is being implemented by the cabinet
• the plan was approved by the Cabinet on Monday
• a cabinet meeting

a small private room.

small room