Home and Garden - Cabinets and Drawers

Here you will learn some English words related to cabinets and drawers such as "armoire", "nightstand", and "dresser".

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cabinet [noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

Ex:

a type of cabinet used to store and display china dishes and other collectibles

Ex: For the holiday dinner , they took out the dishes from the china cabinet .
hutch [noun]

a type of cabinet that consists of a lower cabinet or sideboard with drawers and/or cabinets, and an upper cabinet or open shelves for storage or display

a piece of office furniture with drawers in which documents can be stored

Ex: He stored confidential paperwork securely in the locked file cabinet .
armoire [noun]

a tall, freestanding cabinet with doors that is often used for storing clothing or linens

Ex: He opened the armoire and searched for his favorite sweater .

the built-in furniture installed in many kitchens for storage of food

Ex: The kitchen cabinets were designed with pull-out shelves to maximize storage space .

a small cabinet with shelves behind a mirrored door, used for storing medicines and first aid supplies

Ex: He kept his vitamins and cough syrup in the medicine cabinet for easy access .

a furniture or storage unit used for organizing and storing different items, available in various sizes and configurations to fit different needs

Ex: They cleaned out the storage cabinet in the hallway to make room for winter coats .

a type of furniture that is used to showcase or display items such as collectibles, artwork, or decorative objects

Ex: The display cabinet in the hallway showcased a variety of family photos .

a display cabinet made of wood and glass, used to showcase collectibles or valuable items, and often featuring shelves, lighting, and locks

Ex: He opened the curio cabinet to admire the vintage watches his grandfather had collected .

a storage cabinet used for storing food items, kitchen supplies, and other household goods

Ex: After the grocery shopping , I put everything in the pantry cabinet to keep it organized .

a storage cabinet made of durable materials like metal or plastic, designed to help organize and store items in a garage or workshop

Ex: After finishing the yard work , I put the rake back in the garage cabinet for safekeeping .

a type of furniture designed to fit into the corner of a room, typically in a kitchen or dining room

Ex: He found the spices he needed in the corner cabinet near the stove .

a type of kitchen cabinet that sits on the floor and provides storage space for kitchen items such as dishes, pots, pans, and utensils

Ex: We added a base cabinet with extra drawers for more storage in the bathroom .

a type of kitchen cabinet that is mounted on the wall above the countertop or stove

Ex: They installed a wall cabinet in the garage to store tools and small equipment .

a bathroom cabinet that includes a sink and countertop, designed to store personal items and fit in with bathroom decor

Ex: She kept all her beauty products in the drawers of the vanity cabinet .

a type of furniture designed to store towels, bed linens, and other household items such as blankets, pillows, and tablecloths

Ex: The linen cabinet in the hallway was perfect for storing extra blankets .
cellaret [noun]

a type of small cabinet or chest used for storing wine bottles or other types of spirits

Ex: The old cellaret , made of mahogany , added a touch of elegance to the living room .

a type of cabinet on wheels that can be easily moved around from one location to another

Ex: We bought a mobile cabinet to store cleaning supplies , which is helpful for quick access in any room .
TV stand [noun]

a piece of furniture designed to support a television and its related components such as a cable box, DVD player, or game console

Ex:

a furniture unit designed for organizing and storing electronic entertainment devices

Ex: She placed her favorite decorations on top of the entertainment center , adding a personal touch to the space .

a piece of furniture used for storing dishes, table linens, and other dining or serving items

Ex: We used the top of the sideboard to display family photos during the party .

a type of closet that is designed to be shallow and typically has a single door, making it easy to reach and access items stored inside

Ex: He added a few hooks inside the reach-in closet for scarves and hats .

a storage space typically located in a hallway, used for storing coats, shoes, bags, and other items related to entering or exiting a home

Ex: The hallway closet is small , but it ’s perfect for storing our seasonal items .

a freestanding, often stationary, countertop and cabinet unit situated in the center of a kitchen that provides additional storage, workspace, and seating

Ex: The kitchen island also has seating on one side , perfect for casual meals .

a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

Ex: He found an antique chest of drawers at the flea market that was perfect for their bedroom .
drawer [noun]

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

Ex: He rummaged through the desk drawer to find a pen and paper to jot down a quick note .

a storage unit that fits under a bed to save space and store items

Ex: I found some old books in the under-bed drawer that I had forgotten about .

a type of storage unit that fits inside a closet and provides drawers for storing clothing, accessories, or other personal items

Ex: He found his favorite pair of socks in the closet drawer beside his shoes .

a small table or cabinet next to a bed for storing personal items, often with drawers or shelves

Ex: He reached over to the nightstand to turn off the alarm clock .

a large piece of furniture made of wood with cupboards and drawers in the lower part and long shelves for storing and displaying dishes on the top

Ex: The Welsh dresser had a rustic charm , making it the perfect centerpiece in the cozy cottage kitchen .
lowboy [noun]

a short and wide chest of drawers or dressing table with legs, typically used in bedrooms

Ex: He kept his collection of vintage watches on the top of the lowboy as a display .

the main structure of the cabinet that consists of sides, top, bottom, and back panel

Ex: The cabinet box is the foundation of the kitchen unit , with doors and drawers attached to it .

a compartment that slides in and out of the cabinet box and is used for storing items

Ex: He had to replace the broken drawer box in the filing cabinet with a new one .

a hardware component that facilitates the smooth sliding of the drawer boxes in and out of the cabinet box

Ex: The smoothness of the drawer slide is a key feature of high-end furniture .
hinge [noun]

a hardware component that connects the doors to the cabinet box, allowing them to swing open and closed

toe kick [noun]

a recessed area at the base of the cabinet, allowing a person to stand closer to the cabinet without hitting their toes

chest [noun]

a sturdy container in the form of a box that is primarily used for storing or transporting one's possessions

dresser [noun]

a piece of furniture containing several drawers, usually for keeping clothes

Ex: The dresser came with a matching mirror for the bedroom set .
closet [noun]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

Ex: In the closet , she discovered a collection of vintage dresses and nostalgic memories .
cupboard [noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors, usually built into a wall, designed for storing things like foods, dishes, etc.

Ex: He opened the cupboard to grab some snacks for the movie night .
wardrobe [noun]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

Ex: He opened the wardrobe to find a jacket for the evening .