CABINET: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CABINET?

Need another word that means the same as “cabinet”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “cabinet” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Cabinet” are: locker, storage locker, console, cupboard, senior ministers, ministry, council, counsellors, administration, executive

Cabinet as a Noun

Definitions of "Cabinet" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “cabinet” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A small private room.
• A storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock.
• (in the US) a body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government.
• A cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles.
• A piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display.
• (in the UK, Canada, and other Commonwealth countries) the committee of senior ministers responsible for controlling government policy.
• Housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television.
• A wooden box or piece of furniture housing a radio, television set, or speaker.
• Persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers.

Synonyms of "Cabinet" as a noun (10 Words)

administration	A method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group’s business affairs. A career in arts administration.
console	A scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system. The bust of Napoleon stood on a console.
council	Denoting housing provided by a local council at a subsidized rent. That evening she held a family council.
counsellors	Someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp.
cupboard	A recess or piece of furniture with a door and typically shelves, used for storage. A broom cupboard.
executive	An executive committee or other body within an organization. An executive house.
locker	A device that locks something.
ministry	Building where the business of a government ministry is transacted. He is studying for the ministry.
senior ministers	An undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation.
storage locker	The act of storing something.

Usage Examples of "Cabinet" as a noun

• A cocktail cabinet.
• A cabinet meeting.

Associations of "Cabinet" (30 Words)

architect	A person who designs hardware, software, or networking applications and services of a specified type for a business or other organization. The great Norman architect of Durham Cathedral.
bedroom	Denoting a small town or suburb whose residents commute to a nearby city. All parents dream of children who tidy their bedrooms without being asked.
bookcase	A piece of furniture with shelves for storing books.
building	The occupants of a building. Workers in the building trades.
closet	A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes. A closet smoker.
console	An ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture. You can console yourself with the thought that you did your best.
cupboard	A small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space. A broom cupboard.
demote	Move (someone) to a lower position or rank, usually as a punishment. The head of the army was demoted to deputy defence secretary.
desk	A specified section of a newspaper or broadcasting organization. He landed a job on the sports desk.
drawer	A person who produces a drawing or design. The banker would have rights as holder to pursue the drawer.
filing	Preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc. I have some filing to do.
fridge	A refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor. She put the carton of milk back in the fridge.
furnishing	The act of decorating a house or room. A large room filled with fine ornaments and luxurious furnishings.
furniture	Furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy. The more sophisticated Mac furniture number wheels colour pickers and so on.
kitchen	A set of fitments and units that are sold together and fixed in place in a kitchen. Kitchen Swahili.
rack	Place in or on a rack. Moose have the most impressive racks of all the antlered animals.
rebuild	An instance of rebuilding. The Trust have recognized the hard work of all who were involved in this daunting rebuild.
reconstruct	Build again. A small area of painted Roman plaster has been reconstructed.
reconstruction	A thing that has been rebuilt after being damaged or destroyed. A reconstruction of the accident would be staged to try to discover the cause of the tragedy.
remodel	Change the structure or form of (something, especially a building. We are remodeling these rooms.
reorganization	An extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government. A committee was appointed to oversee the reorganization of the curriculum.
reshuffle	Reorganize and assign posts to different people. Youngman is requesting that Garcia reshuffle the cards.
room	The people present in a room. The whole room burst into an uproar of approval.
shakeup	The imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes. Top officials were forced out in the cabinet shakeup.
sofa	An upholstered seat for more than one person. Sofa cushions.
stanchion	An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier.
wardrobe	Collection of clothing belonging to one person. A wardrobe assistant.
window	A framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air. The ball shattered the window.
workbench	A strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic.
wring	Break (an animal’s neck) by twisting it forcibly. I ll wring her neck when I lay hands on her.