kitchen cabinet

American  

noun

1. a cupboard built into a kitchen or a chest of drawers for kitchen use, as for dishes and silverware.

2. a group of unofficial advisers on whom a head of government appears to rely heavily.

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kitchen cabinet British  

noun

1. a group of unofficial advisers to a political leader, esp when considered to be more influential than the official cabinet

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Etymology

Origin of kitchen cabinet

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

Prices for some everyday home items may be about to get more expensive, as U.S. tariff rates on imports of certain furniture and kitchen cabinets are set to rise beginning Thursday.

From MarketWatch

The kitchen is a standout, featuring bright green custom kitchen cabinets painted Raw Tomatillo by Farrow & Ball, which add vitality to the single-wall layout.

From Los Angeles Times

Behind him were kitchen cabinets and a refrigerator.

From Literature

Shortly after the third quarter ended, new 25% tariffs on lumber, upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets went into effect.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this month, new 25% tariffs on lumber, upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets went into effect.

From The Wall Street Journal