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Cabinet
Furniture Context![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Use 'cabinet' when describing furniture for storage in homes and offices. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/ufIHgQ4I3UKJ71Z7W5psUYs3ag.webp)
Visibility of Contents![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Cabinet' suggests storage where contents are not visible, unlike 'shelves'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/sWMOP8YLJKKen5JFbGLExPMpw0.webp)
Not Always Wooden![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
While often made of wood, cabinets can be metal, glass, or other materials. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/NtJT1BaJXvcYg9kvMWYRBksUIk.webp)