pie safe
noun
: a cupboard whose doors have decoratively pierced tin panels for ventilation
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web To bring autumnal coziness to a vintage pie safe or hutch, look to an antique scale chockfull of gourds. 
Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2020
Shelby Deering, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2020 Word History
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined above
pie safe
noun
as in china closet
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- china closet
- dresser
- secretary
- clothespress
- chest
- cuddy
- bookcase
- étagère
- breakfront
- credenza
- vitrine
- tabouret
- taboret
- showcase
- armoire
- cabinet
- console
- credence
- etagere
- buffet
- wardrobe
- sideboard
- locker
- garderobe
- shelving
- cupboard
- press
- closet
- cabinetry
- hutch