cubby
word
Definition
A small, open space or compartment, often used to store personal items, especially in schools or offices.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and used in American English, especially in schools for children's storage spaces. In the plural, 'cubbies' is common. Not the same as a locker, as a 'cubby' is usually open and easily accessible.
Spanish: casillero - compartimento pequeñoPortuguese (BR): nichinho - compartimento pequenoPortuguese (PT): nicho - compartimento pequenoChinese (Simplified): 小隔间 - 小储物格Chinese (Traditional): 小隔間 - 小儲物格Hindi: छोटा खाने वाला स्थान - कैबी (स्कूल का ताखा)Arabic: حجرة صغيرة - خزانة صغيرة
Example Sentences
Please put your backpack in your cubby.
basic
Each child has their own cubby at school.
basic
My shoes are in the cubby next to the door.
basic
I keep snacks in my desk cubby for late afternoons.
natural
Check your cubby before you leave—sometimes there are notes from your teacher.
natural
On the first day, the kids raced to pick their favorite cubby.
natural