cupboard

noun

cup·board | \ ˈkə-bərd

How to pronounce cupboard (audio)

\

Definition of cupboard

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

Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about cupboard

Keep scrolling for more

Synonyms for cupboard

Synonyms

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 When vacuum-sealed (with a proper tight seal), jerky will last in a cool dry place (the back of a cupboard, for example) for one or two months. — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, "The Ultimate DIY Guide to Making Wild Game Jerky and Snack Sticks," 4 Jan. 2021 That doesn’t mean the free-agent cupboard is bare, however. — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, "Here's who the Detroit Tigers could still target in MLB free agency this month," 26 Jan. 2021 The cupboard won't exactly be bare when Adams arrives with ASU expected to return nine of 11 starters on offense with four of five lineman likely to come back. — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, "New coach Klayton Adams looking forward to working with ASU offense," 22 Jan. 2021 There’s a walk-in pantry in addition to cupboard and counter space. — Fox News, "Vermont home includes jail cells, barn for less than $150G," 30 Dec. 2020 After the buck has been hung, there’s a round of handshakes, then the crew heads inside, where Pocket reaches into a kitchen cupboard and produces a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. — Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, "F&S Classics: A Day in Deer Camp," 25 Dec. 2020 That's testament to the popularity of Fox's political programming and the summer cupboard being barren for the broadcasters. — David Bauder, Star Tribune, "Bereft of scripted shows, opening week ratings down for TV," 29 Sep. 2020 The cupboard has orange flower water from Malta, sardines from Portugal, hot sauce from Belize and first flush tea from Sri Lanka. — New York Times, "Conjuring Up the World Through the Sense of Taste," 2 Jan. 2021 All four ranked among the nation’s top 68 players overall as the need to replenish the cupboard was clear. — Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, "The simple reason Alabama needed WRs, then signed 4 of top 9 in the country," 17 Dec. 2020

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cupboard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about cupboard

Dictionary Entries near cupboard

Statistics for cupboard

Last Updated

25 Feb 2021

Cite this Entry

“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupboard. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for cupboard

cupboard

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cupboard

: a piece of furniture used for storage that has doors and contains shelves

US : a small room with shelves where you keep cups, dishes, or food

British : a small room where things are stored

See the full definition for cupboard in the English Language Learners Dictionary

cupboard

noun

cup·board | \ ˈkə-bərd

\

Kids Definition of cupboard

: a closet usually with shelves for dishes or food

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

contaminate

Listen to the pronunciation of contaminate

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

February 2021 Words of the Day Quiz

Which is a synonym of perdure?

Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Spell words. Make bears.

TAKE THE QUIZ