China Closet (Noun)
Meaning
A cabinet (usually with glass doors) for storing and displaying china.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The delicate porcelain vase was placed in a prominent position on the top shelf of the china closet.
- After many years of use, the china closet needed a thorough cleaning to remove the dust that had accumulated on the fine china.
- The antique china closet had been passed down through generations of her family and was now proudly displayed in her dining room.
- She carefully arranged the dinner plates in the china closet to make them easily accessible for the dinner party that evening.
- The glass doors of the china closet allowed the evening sunlight to dance across the delicate patterns on the plates and cups.