cupboard

noun

cup·board ˈkə-bərd

Synonyms of cupboard next

: a closet with shelves where dishes, utensils, or food is kept

also : a small closet

Examples of cupboard in a Sentence

the colonial dining room features a double-door corner cupboard for the family's finest china dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink

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The host’s father decided to look for a replacement in a cupboard at their English country house. —

Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 The pastas are some of the best on the market, with the organic rigatoni being a staple in my cupboards. —

Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024 Being a head coach is less about actual coaching and more about keeping a cupboard full of plates spinning. —

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 About 3 to 6 months in your cupboard if it is covered tightly, kept away from heat, and away from sunlight, says Lanuzza. —

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