cubbyhole

[ kuhb-ee-hohl ]

noun

1. pigeonhole.
2. a small, snug place.

cubbyhole

/ ˈkʌbɪˌhəʊl /

noun

1. a small enclosed space or room
2. any small compartment, such as a pigeonhole

Word History and Origins

Origin of cubbyhole¹

First recorded in 1835–45; cubby + hole

Word History and Origins

Origin of cubbyhole¹

C19: from dialect cub cattle pen; see cove ¹

Example Sentences

Few journalists have access to the information, and those who do work in a windowless cubbyhole on a top floor.

From The Daily Beast

Back in his cubbyhole downstairs, Walter stared hopelessly at the reports.

From Project Gutenberg

At night I slept in a cubbyhole behind a wineshop, paying an inordinate price for that very dubious privilege.

From Project Gutenberg

And to-morrow I'm to be installed in the cubbyhole off the dining-room and I defy any one to enter it on peril of their lives.

From Project Gutenberg

Bill led me at once past two or three lounging cow persons to the cubbyhole, where arose a typical old timer.

From Project Gutenberg

Charles sweltered in his little cubbyhole, but he was enthusiastic and optimistic about his new job.

From Project Gutenberg