cubbyhole

noun
UK: /ˈkʌbiˌhəʊl/
US: /ˈkʌbiˌhoʊl/

  1. A small, enclosed space for storage.

    1. I keep my books in a cubbyhole near my bed.
    2. The office had a tiny cubbyhole for storing old files and supplies.

  2. A small, often cramped room or office.

    1. His office is just a small cubbyhole.
    2. She worked in a tiny cubbyhole of an office, barely big enough for a desk.

Synonyms

nook cranny alcove recess compartment pigeonhole

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cubbyhole" in English means: A small, enclosed space for storage., A small, often cramped room or office..

The phonetic transcription of "cubbyhole" is /ˈkʌbiˌhəʊl/ in British English and /ˈkʌbiˌhoʊl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cubbyhole": nook, cranny, alcove, recess, compartment, pigeonhole.

Example usage of "cubbyhole": "I keep my books in a cubbyhole near my bed.". More examples on the page.