1
2
as in cabinet
a storage case typically having doors and shelves
dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cupboard
There were so many jammed into a single apartment that the canines were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, which rescued the animals with the ASPCA.
—
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson An eat-in kitchen sports concrete countertops and old-school cupboards.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The interiors are a nature lover’s dream—we’re talking a free-standing wood tub next to the bed, rattan cupboards, and dozens of Mediterranean plants scattered throughout.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
Granted, that includes comedic stints by position players Miguel Rojas and Kiké Hernández, but that only proves how empty the cupboard can get.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cupboard
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson An eat-in kitchen sports concrete countertops and old-school cupboards.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 May 2025
The interiors are a nature lover’s dream—we’re talking a free-standing wood tub next to the bed, rattan cupboards, and dozens of Mediterranean plants scattered throughout.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
Granted, that includes comedic stints by position players Miguel Rojas and Kiké Hernández, but that only proves how empty the cupboard can get.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cupboard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cupboard
Noun
-
The kitchen is done up in coastal blue and gold tones, with a walk-in pantry and a breakfast bar.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
-
Mississippi Pork Roast With just five pantry staples and a slow cooker, this recipe transforms pork into something special.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2025
Noun
-
Constructed in collaboration with Medina for the show, the cabinet becomes a metaphor for body and mind—a container for memory, for emotional sediment, for the trace elements of being.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
-
The kitchenette comes with a stove, a sink, and cabinets to store your kitchen essentials.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
Cini says motion sensor lighting is perfect for closets, hallways, and main rooms.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
-
Drawers, closets, cupboards, chests, cabinets and garages fill and overfill.—
Marni Jameson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
-
Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
1 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cupboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cupboard. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share