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