plural cubbies
US
: a small, snug place (as for hiding or storage) : cubbyhole
Each boy on coming in gives his name, pays six cents, gets a key, and puts away his hat, books, and jacket (if he has 'em) in his own cubby for the night.—
Madeleine B. Stern
Madeleine B. SternThe room was little more than a cubby choked with wires, splitters, routers, and electronic boxes. You would have said there was no room for a man.—Stephen King
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The sleek hall tree makes decluttering easy, with sturdy metal hooks for hats and bags, cubbies for shoes, storage baskets for accessories, and a shelf perfect for books and other decor.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Adding to the mud room’s appeal and utility are built-in storage cubbies, a bench to sit on when changing footwear, and ample space to hang coats and hats.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Classical busts and sculptures are nestled into cubbies in the wall, and every table is lit with candles.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The hall leading to the lounge is decked out with wooden record-sized cubbies with vinyls on display.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Adding to the mud room’s appeal and utility are built-in storage cubbies, a bench to sit on when changing footwear, and ample space to hang coats and hats.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Classical busts and sculptures are nestled into cubbies in the wall, and every table is lit with candles.
—Chelsea Brasted, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The hall leading to the lounge is decked out with wooden record-sized cubbies with vinyls on display.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cubby
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“Cubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubby. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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