cabinetry

noun

cab·​i·​net·​ry ˈkab-ni-trē How to pronounce cabinetry (audio)
ˈka-bə-
Synonyms of cabinetrynext
: cabinetwork
also : cabinets
kitchen cabinetry

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From painting walls and ceilings to repainting cabinetry, there are so many ways that paint can be used to upgrade your home. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 June 2026 The bedroom itself is a typical tiny house loft, which is carpeted and has space for a double bed and some more cabinetry. — New Atlas, 23 June 2026 All the millwork and fumed oak cabinetry throughout the house were custom-designed by Toumbakaris. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabinetry

Word History

Etymology

cabinet entry 1 + -ry

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cabinetry was in 1782

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“Cabinetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabinetry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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