Cupboard

/ˈkʌb.əd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A cabinet with shelves for storing dishes, food, or other items.

She reached into the cupboard to grab a plate.

A piece of furniture that has doors and is used for storage.

The old cupboard in the corner was filled with linens.

A small closet or room where household items are kept.

We converted the small cupboard under the stairs into a cozy reading nook.

Middle English, from cup + board; originally a board for cups.

cupboard love

Affection or care shown to someone primarily to gain a benefit.

cupboard under the stairs

A small storage space typically found in homes.

shelf

A flat horizontal surface used for storing or displaying items.

drawer

A boxlike compartment in a piece of furniture for storing items.

kitchen

A room where food is prepared and cooked.

A term used to discreetly refer to a hidden stash or place.

He keeps his snacks in the cupboard away from his roommates.

Used humorously to refer to a secret or tucked away place.

That’s where I hide my sweet stash, in the cupboard!