cabinet meaning and definition

CABINET noun

Definition of cabinet (noun)

1. a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
2. persons appointed by a head of state to head executive departments of government and act as official advisers
3. a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
   • synonyms: locker, storage locker
4. housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
   • synonyms: console