china closet

a cabinet or cupboard for storing or exhibiting chinaware.

Origin of china closet

First recorded in 1765–75

Away she went, much excited by the chase, and following the changeful song it led her to the china-closet door.

Eight Cousins |Louisa May Alcott
Old Mrs. Pratt threw her silver spoons into the sink, and locked up her dish-pan in the china-closet.

Maybee's Stepping Stones |Archie Fell
They went nicely till she wanted to turn into the china-closet where the cake was.

The Louisa Alcott Reader |Louisa M. Alcott
"Perhaps this will not do any better than the china-closet, after all," said Mrs. West, dubiously.

Lancaster's Choice |Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller

It was after that that Elliott heard Priscilla sobbing in the china-closet.

The Camerons of Highboro |Beth B. Gilchrist