built-ins
built-ins — noun
1. a cupboard, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is permanently attached to a
a cupboard, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is permanently attached to a wall or fitted into the structure of a room
Devika opened the built-ins in her bedroom and discovered extra shelves she had forgotten about.
Niran hired a carpenter to design a set of built-ins for the lounge.
collocation: a set of built-ins
Jack's built-ins wrapped around the chimney breast, turning dead space into bookcases.
Madison asked the landlord if she could add built-ins to the alcove.
Beatriz discovered original 1920s oak built-ins in the bedroom of her new cottage.
- fitted furniture
more formal; common in British English property listings
- fixed units
broader term that can include non-furniture installations like shelving systems
- integrated storage
emphasises the space-saving, seamless design rather than just permanence
- freestanding furniture
furniture that can be moved around and is not attached to walls or floors
用法筆記
Almost always used in plural form when referring to furniture units. The singular 'a built-in' is understood but uncommon.