Cupboard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʌb.əd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cupboard is a noun meaning (UK, Western Pennsylvania) A closet for storing coats.
Meaning
(UK, Western Pennsylvania) A closet for storing coats.
More Meanings
- To collect, as into a cupboard; to hoard.
- A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.
- (obsolete) A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet. [14th–18th c.]
- (obsolete) Things displayed on a sideboard; dishware, particularly valuable plate. [16th–19th c.]
- (obsolete) Things stored in a cupboard; particularly food.
Example Sentences
Put the cups back into the cupboard.
A cupboard with shelves for music-books.
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Cupborde to putte meate in – dressover s, m.
Word Forms
- cupboards
- cupbert
- cupbard
- cupboarde
- cupboord
- cupbord
- cupborde
- cupbourd
- cupbourde
- cupburd
Synonyms for cupboard
Depending on context, synonyms include sideboard, pantry, larder, closet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include closet, pantry, dresser, credenza, locker, wardrobe.
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