cubbyholes

noun

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plural of cubbyhole
as in crannies

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  1. crannies
  2. nooks
  3. alcoves
  4. cubicles
Noun
  • The english muffin, made in house by their pastry chef Liz Hollinger, is tender and filled with all the nooks and crannies needed to absorb the savory goodness sandwiched in between.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of crannies
Noun
  • This handheld vacuum from Bissell is perfect for your home’s tiniest nooks and crannies.
    Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Pay special attention to any tight nooks and crannies.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of nooks
Noun
  • The second floor has two more bedrooms and another full bath, with shallow alcoves in the bedrooms following the gambrel roofline adding space and visual interest.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, Gabriela Narvaez, general contractor and founder of Guild Properties, shares that requests for principal bedroom alcoves are increasing.
    Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • Four gargantuan tents were carved up into a maze of cubicles with cots, divided by seven-foot-high partitions meant to offer a measure of privacy for 500 families.
    Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In workplaces near and away, empty cubicles gleam and Zoom calls hold sway.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of cubicles
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