Thesaurus results for CUBBYHOLE

cubbyhole

noun

Definition of cubbyhole

as in corner

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Recent Examples of cubbyhole There’s also a theater room with low-level, dimmable lighting; beanbags; and a cubbyhole with a cushioned area. — Jen Malia, Curbed, 20 Aug. 2025 The narrow, shaded Via Santa Maria della Pietà is Neapolitan-esque in its air of ancient mystery, with big arched doorways to houses and glimpses into tiny barber shops and a cubbyhole tattoo parlor. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 At the top of the Guggenheim’s ramp, the upper level is dedicated to a sprawling installation of open cubic shelves that look like highly refined cubbyholes. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 30 May 2025 Hagerman blamed Le Tub’s infamous wait times on the tiny kitchen — an 8-by-8-foot cubbyhole — and on the chargrill itself, only equipped to handle 30 patties at once. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cubbyhole

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Noun

His team did not react fast enough on defense, and soon after Andreas Schjelderup sent a left-footed shot from left of the box to the top right corner and in off the right post.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
None of that history mattered though when Nick Moon put Boise on the scoreboard in the seventh minute and forced club staff to scramble for a new corner flag.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

That's why certain fruits and vegetables with lots of nooks and crannies—like raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and basil—are more likely to harbor the parasite and cause illness.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026
These allergens become airborne and make their way into the nooks and crannies of your home.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of cranny

Noun

Doggy dens and cat cubbies Cozy sleeping nooks built into under-stair cavities, cabinet bases, or custom millwork, giving pets a den of their own that disappears into the architecture.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
That's why certain fruits and vegetables with lots of nooks and crannies—like raspberries, blackberries, lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and basil—are more likely to harbor the parasite and cause illness.

— Alice Park, Time, 8 July 2026

Definition of nook

Noun

Ours was a 430-square-foot Sapphire Suite, with a walk-in closet, couch, dining table, an alcove with a queen-size bed, and a big marble bathroom with double sinks and a large shower.

— Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.

— Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 June 2026

Definition of alcove

Noun

An employee first spotted two live bedbugs in their cubicle on June 3 and reported the sighting to CDE leadership.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
United’s newest business-class cubicles add oversized 27-inch entertainment screens, caviar service, luxury skincare products and multi-course dining on long-haul international services.

— Rio Yamat, Fortune, 7 July 2026