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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"The bed almost flipped over. Tables and all the things on the tables and on top of the cupboards all fell and scattered everywhere," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
I took the small appliances from the cupboards, then mugs and bowls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 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
We were the only kids and could find crackers or candy no matter how well-hidden in the cupboards.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
