cupboard

noun

cup·​board ˈkə-bərd 

: a closet with shelves where dishes, utensils, or food is kept

also : a small closet

Synonyms of cupboard

• pantry

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

On the other hand, bacon grease stored in a container and placed in your cupboard or pantry will only stay good for up to four weeks. —Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026

Your sign’s characteristic inventiveness thrives here, so you might be inspired to start DIY projects or rearrange your cupboards. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026

When possible, move countertop appliances into a scullery, pantry, or cupboard. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026

Behind the airy rattan cupboard doors are two shelves with ample room for cleaning supplies and extra bath towels. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cupboard

• airing cupboard
• skeletons in the/someone's cupboard

Kids Definition

cupboard

noun

cup·​board ˈkəb-ərd 

: a closet with shelves for cups, dishes, or food