cupboard
noun
a closet with shelves for dishes, cups, etc.
cupboards
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pluralof cupboard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One robot tidied cupboards and wiped surfaces, while others put orange juice and milk in the fridge, threw away empty packaging and loaded the dishwasher.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
For the hardware, the couple will be replacing the existing silver-toned metal with gold, including new faucets, new drawer handles, and new knobs for the cupboards.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
It also inspired a Peacock streaming show in which Swedes visit America to counsel people who can’t cram anything more into their closets and cupboards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
Mom goes into action, heading to the kitchen to rummage in the cupboards for something to cook for Mr. Ram’s family.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
