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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This table features three sliding doors that easily open to reveal cubbies that can house anything from excess charging cables to extra books.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
The stylish tree features six lower cubbies, three rustic woven baskets, three double-pronged hooks, and an open shelf for maximum organization.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
There are four cubbies, which one shopper noted are the ideal height to fit water bottles.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 July 2025
With three open cubbies (great for hats and storage baskets) and six metal hooks for jackets, keys, and bags, this rustic floating unit keeps daily must-haves within arms reach when heading out the door.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
The stylish tree features six lower cubbies, three rustic woven baskets, three double-pronged hooks, and an open shelf for maximum organization.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
There are four cubbies, which one shopper noted are the ideal height to fit water bottles.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 July 2025
With three open cubbies (great for hats and storage baskets) and six metal hooks for jackets, keys, and bags, this rustic floating unit keeps daily must-haves within arms reach when heading out the door.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Cubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubby. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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