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Medicine cabinet
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a small cabinet with shelves behind a mirrored door, used for storing medicines and first aid supplies
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
medicine cabinets
What is a "medicine cabinet"?
A medicine cabinet is a small storage unit, typically located in bathrooms, used for keeping medications, toiletries, and personal care items. It is often mounted on the wall, sometimes above the sink, and usually has shelves or compartments to organize items like medicines, first-aid supplies, or beauty products. Medicine cabinets often have a mirror on the front for convenience. They help keep essential items organized, easily accessible, and out of sight, contributing to a tidy and functional bathroom space.
Examples
She opened the medicine cabinet to grab the pain relievers.
