/ˈkæbɪnət/

cab·inet

BrE /ˈkæbɪnət/

NAmE /ˈkæbɪnət/

(usually the Cabinet) [C + sing./pl. v.]

a group of chosen members of a government, which is responsible for advising and deciding on government policy

a cabinet meeting

(BrE) a cabinet minister

(BrE) the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party)

[C]

a piece of furniture with doors, drawers and/or shelves, that is used for storing or showing things

kitchen cabinets

a medicine cabinet

The china was displayed in a glass cabinet.

➡  see also filing cabinet