cubbyhole

American  

[kuhb-ee-hohl] / ˈkʌb iˌhoʊl /

noun

1. pigeonhole.

2. a small, snug place.

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cubbyhole British  

/ ˈkʌbɪˌhəʊl /

noun

1. a small enclosed space or room

2. any small compartment, such as a pigeonhole

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Etymology

Origin of cubbyhole

First recorded in 1835–45; cubby + hole

Example Sentences

“If I’m not coming to Cubbyhole, I don’t know if I’m going anywhere,” said Misch Sims, who was sitting next to Mx.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2021

The owners of Cubbyhole and Ginger’s also said their bars welcomed customers of any gender and sexuality, but Ms. Menichino at Cubbyhole still chooses to call it a lesbian bar.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2021

“Thank you for coming and supporting us on opening night,” Deb Greenberg, the longtime Cubbyhole bartender, shouted to the packed street corner outside the bar.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2021

The trio, who have a podcast and magazine called “Lesbians Are Miracles,” interviewed Lisa Menichino, the owner of Cubbyhole, for the cover of their first issue in January.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2021

And when I moved to New York City, you could routinely find me dancing at Henrietta Hudson or enjoying drink specials at my favorite lesbian dive bar, Cubbyhole.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2019