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

Perez reached safely on the play to put runners on the corners, and two pitches later, Isaac Collins gave the Royals the lead on an RBI double.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Additionally, cornerback Keisean Nixon struggled notably in one-on-one drills, giving up multiple scores and dropping an interception, raising questions about his role as the team's top corner.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of corner

Noun

But each room is packed with nooks and crannies and knickknacks to click around on, investigate, and learn about, so there’s almost always something to dig into.

— Jay Peters, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2026
Because spills always seem to settle in the most inconvenient spots (like the bottom of your produce drawer), a dishwasher can help reach all the nooks and crannies that are hard to clean by hand.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of cranny

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They were inspired by the Curtain of Courage Memorial outside the San Bernardino County Government Center — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Set in alcoves, these structures included single-room storage units for food, all the way up to 150-room villages, such as Cliff Palace, which once housed about 100 people.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Definition of alcove

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Following the consolidation, the production capacity for Inpro’s shower curtains, cubicle curtains and roller shades was expected to increase, the company’s 2024 statement said.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Five years ago, a worker in Lindell’s position—seated in a cubicle in an office park 65 kilometers north of Malmö, Sweden, a zip-up in Ikea’s trademark yellow draped over her chair—would likely have been fielding much more basic calls from shoppers.

— Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026