: a closet with shelves where dishes, utensils, or food is kept
also
: a small closet
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
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Perfect for showcasing small art pieces and mementos in the living room, fine china in the dining room, or books in a home office, the classic geometric cupboard compliments the decor inside of it.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Indoors, they can be found in dark areas like closets, garages, basements, attics and cupboards.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
This includes the pantry, refrigerator, cupboards, and spice rack.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Our cupboards will be all set for a while.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cupboard
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“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cupboard. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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cupboard
noun
cup·board
ˈkəb-ərd 
: a closet with shelves for cups, dishes, or food
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