cabinetwork

American  

[kab-uh-nit-wurk] / ˈkæb ə nɪtˌwɜrk /

noun

1. fine furniture or other woodwork, as cabinets, chests, shelves, etc.

2. cabinetmaking.

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cabinetwork British  

/ ˈkæbɪnɪtˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the making of furniture, esp of fine quality

2. an article made by a cabinet-maker

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Other Word Forms

• cabinetworker noun

Etymology

Origin of cabinetwork

An Americanism dating back to 1725–35; cabinet + work

Example Sentences

Floor-to-ceiling windows, custom millwork and cabinetwork, skylights, oak and heated limestone floors, private decks, three fireplaces, including poured concrete fireplace; infinity pool, half basketball court and gym, screened porch, outdoor terraces, three private beaches.

From Washington Times

A beautiful mottled and curled wood, used in cabinetwork.

From Project Gutenberg

In the Mission-house, what learning and counselling and arranging; in the workshops belonging to it, what smithwork and cabinetwork and tailoring; how our women and girls sewed!

From Project Gutenberg

For example, all the cabinetwork in the affordable apartments, along with the bathroom cabinets in market-rate units, was done by Brooklyn Woods, a work-force development program.

From New York Times

It takes a fine polish and is used for fancy cabinetwork.

From Project Gutenberg