cupboard
word
/ˈkəbɝd/
KUH-burd
/kˈʌbəd/
KUH-buhd
Definition
A cupboard is a piece of furniture with doors, used for storing things like dishes, food, or clothes, often in kitchens or bedrooms.
Usage & Nuances
'Cupboard' is common in UK and international English; in American English, 'cabinet' is often used for kitchen storage. Use 'in the cupboard' to talk about location. Collocates with 'kitchen cupboard', 'bedroom cupboard'.
Spanish: armario - alacenaPortuguese (BR): armárioPortuguese (PT): armárioChinese (Simplified): 橱柜Chinese (Traditional): 櫥櫃Hindi: अलमारीArabic: خزانةBengali: আলমারিRussian: шкафJapanese: 戸棚Vietnamese: tủ (đựng đồ)Korean: 찬장Turkish: dolapUrdu: الماریIndonesian: lemari
Example Sentences
The plates are in the cupboard.
basic
She opened the cupboard to get some sugar.
basic
There is a small cupboard in my room.
basic
Check the cupboard—maybe there’s some instant noodles left.
natural
My grandma keeps her secret cookie recipe locked in the cupboard.
natural
We need a new cupboard—this one is falling apart.
natural