: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
With a blue finish, this cupboard features simple lines and elegant doors with hazy glass.
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Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
Narrow baby bottles are useful for caregivers looking to save storage space in cupboards or diaper bags, or who want a bottle that’s easier for babies to handle independently.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 May 2024
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Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
Narrow baby bottles are useful for caregivers looking to save storage space in cupboards or diaper bags, or who want a bottle that’s easier for babies to handle independently.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cupboard
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupboard. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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cupboard
noun
cup·board
ˈkəb-ərd 
: a closet with shelves for cups, dishes, or food
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