cupboard

noun
UK: /ˈkʌbərd/
US: /ˈkʌbərd/

  1. A piece of furniture with a door, or doors, and shelves, used for storing things.

    1. We keep plates in the kitchen cupboard.
    2. She found an old photo album hidden in the back of the cupboard.

  2. A space in a wall with a door that closes it, used for storing things.

    1. The cleaning supplies are in the hall cupboard.
    2. He reached into the linen cupboard for a fresh towel after his shower.

Synonyms

cabinet closet locker
cupboard transitive-verb

  1. To put something in a cupboard.

    1. She cupboarded the sugar after using it.
    2. He cupboarded all his toys before his friends came over to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cupboard" in English means: A piece of furniture with a door, or doors, and shelves, used for storing things., A space in a wall with a door that closes it, used for storing things..

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

Synonyms for "cupboard": cabinet, closet, locker.

Example usage of "cupboard": "We keep plates in the kitchen cupboard.". More examples on the page.