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- [kuhb-erd]
- /ˈkʌb ərd/
- /ˈkʌbəd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuhb-erd]
- /ˈkʌb ərd/
Definitions of cupboard word
- countable noun cupboard A cupboard is a piece of furniture that has one or two doors, usually contains shelves, and is used to store things. In British English, cupboard refers to all kinds of furniture like this. In American English, closet is usually used instead to refer to larger pieces of furniture. 3
- countable noun cupboard A cupboard is a very small room that is used to store things, especially one without windows. 3
- noun cupboard a piece of furniture or a recessed area of a room, with a door concealing storage space 3
- noun cupboard a closet or cabinet with shelves for holding cups, plates, food, and the like 3
- noun cupboard a closet with shelves for dishes, cups, etc. 1
- noun cupboard Chiefly British. any small closet or cabinet, as for clothes, food, or the like. 1
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Origin of cupboard
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
First recorded in 1275-1325, cupboard is from the Middle English word cuppebord. See cup, board
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Parts of speech for Cupboard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cupboard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cupboard usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cupboard
noun cupboard
- locker — Digital Technology. an online service that supports cloud-based storage of digital music files so as to allow users to stream or download their personal music collections for playback on any compatible device: I uploaded all my CDs to a music locker, and now I can access the music from my laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
- storeroom — a room in which stores are kept.
- sideboard — a piece of furniture, as in a dining room, often with shelves, drawers, etc., for holding articles of table service.
- closet — A closet is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things.
- repository — a receptacle or place where things are deposited, stored, or offered for sale: a repository for discarded clothing.
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