spirit cabinet
The term "spirit cabinet" can refer to a piece of furniture used for storing alcohol or a device used in spiritualist séances to create illusions of supernatural events.
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Definition
C1Spiritualism
(historical, technical)A box or enclosure used in séances to create the illusion of supernatural phenomena, often involving a medium who is bound inside.
Example
- During the séance, the medium sat inside the spirit cabinet, and mysterious noises filled the room.
- The spirit cabinet was designed with hidden compartments to enhance the illusion of ghostly activities.
B2Furniture
(common)A piece of furniture used to store alcoholic beverages and related accessories.
Example
- They kept their finest whiskey in the spirit cabinet in the living room.
- The spirit cabinet was stocked with an assortment of wines and liquors.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "spirit cabinet":
cocktail cabinetkitchen cabinetchamber of horrorsfire cabinetspirit doctor