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cupboard

cupboard / cupboard
Noun
pl: cupboards

This term describes a storage unit that ranges from a standalone piece of furniture to a built-in architectural feature. It carries a connotation of organization and containment, typically associated with domestic or institutional utility. In British English, the term is used more broadly than in American English to include any small storage room or built-in closet, such as a broom cupboard or a linen cupboard.

Meanings

Nouncupboard

A piece of furniture with shelves and doors used for storing food, dishes, or other household items.

"She put the clean glasses back in the kitchen cupboard."

Nouncupboard

A small room or recessed space used for storage, often found in hallways or under stairs.

"The vacuum cleaner is kept in the cleaning cupboard."

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