: 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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With only two seconds left to trade in the cupboard (their own and the Clippers’ in the 2025 draft), even those moves are limited.
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
This is why unopened chicken broth can be stored in a cupboard and only needs refrigeration after opening.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
To figure out if the broth in your cupboard should be thrown out, look for 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth, with a Best If Used By Date of March 25, 2026.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
In this 344-square-foot home, the kitchenette in the living area is fitted into an alcove next to a cupboard with large panel doors.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
This is why unopened chicken broth can be stored in a cupboard and only needs refrigeration after opening.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
To figure out if the broth in your cupboard should be thrown out, look for 48-ounce cartons of Great Value Family Size Chicken Broth, with a Best If Used By Date of March 25, 2026.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
In this 344-square-foot home, the kitchenette in the living area is fitted into an alcove next to a cupboard with large panel doors.
—Katharina Schwarze, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupboard. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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cupboard
noun
cup·board
ˈkəb-ərd 
: a closet with shelves for cups, dishes, or food
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