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: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Lean into a matchy-matchy look For extra-tiny islands, matching the island to the materials of your cupboards and countertops can help the space feel more cohesive, like in this Paris kitchen designed by Thibaut Picard that combines stainless steel surfaces and wood cabinetry.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
The clip shows Bella hopping down from her usual seat at the kitchen table and walking straight over to a cupboard where the family keeps her special dog treats.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
These treats are the ultimate snack to have on hand for the holidays on your coffee table, cookie jar, and in your cupboards for a late night snack to have in handy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Thanks to strong pathways, Australia usually has an enviable depth of talent but right now the cupboard is bare.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1530, in the meaning defined above
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupboard. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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cupboard
noun
cup·board
ˈkəb-ərd
: a closet with shelves for cups, dishes, or food
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