cupboard

noun

cup·​board ˈkə-bərd How to pronounce cupboard (audio)
: 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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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 See all Example Sentences for cupboard 

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cupboard was in 1530

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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupboard. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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cupboard

noun
cup·​board ˈkəb-ərd How to pronounce cupboard (audio)
: a closet with shelves for cups, dishes, or food

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