Synonyms of cupboard

cupboard

noun

ˈkə-bərd 

1

as in pantry

a built-in space for storage behind a door

the colonial dining room features a double-door corner cupboard for the family's finest china

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pantry
• closet
• larder
• cuddy
• press
• wardrobe
• cloakroom
• buttery
• coatroom
• ambry
• spence
• garderobe
• vestiary

2

as in cabinet

a storage case typically having doors and shelves

dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cabinet
• closet
• locker
• dresser
• sideboard
• chest
• console
• buffet
• hutch
• bookcase
• wardrobe
• secretary
• press
• credenza
• china closet
• armoire
• showcase
• shelving
• étagère
• breakfront
• taboret
• vitrine
• cabinetry
• credence
• cuddy
• pie safe
• garderobe
• clothespress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cupboard

Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026

Instead of rushing out to buy more cleaning products before your next dinner party, check your cupboard first. — The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Collina Strada emptied its cupboards to for its S/S ’27 collection. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Prior to the Hoosier cabinet, a kitchen area would have some shelves, a separate work table and a corner cupboard. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026