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

The latest is his New Year’s Eve retreat on new tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities.

From The Wall Street Journal

In October, a 10-percent duty on imported softwood timber and lumber came into effect, along with a 25-percent duty on certain upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets.

From Barron's

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