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File cabinet
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a piece of office furniture with drawers in which documents can be stored
Dialect
American
American
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
file cabinets
What is a "file cabinet"?
A file cabinet is a piece of furniture used for organizing and storing documents, files, and paperwork. It usually has several drawers that can be labeled for easy identification of different categories or types of documents. File cabinets are commonly made from metal or wood and are designed to hold files in a way that keeps them secure, organized, and easily accessible. They are typically found in offices or home workspaces to help maintain a neat and efficient filing system.
Examples
She organized the client files in the bottom drawer of the file cabinet.
