cupboard
3 synonyms for cupboard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cabinet or small closet with doors and shelves, used to store dishes, food, or other household items.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Originally meant a board or table for displaying valuable dishware — literally a "cup board." Over time the pronunciation shifted and the word came to mean an enclosed storage cabinet instead of an open display shelf.
Full origin of cupboard →Frequently asked questions
What does “cupboard” mean?
The word “cupboard” means a cabinet or small closet with doors and shelves, used to store dishes, food, or other household items. In plain terms, a small cabinet, usually built into a kitchen wall, for storing dishes or food.
How do you pronounce “cupboard”?
“Cupboard” is pronounced KUHB-uhd (/ˈkʌb.ɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “cupboard” in a sentence?
Here is “cupboard” used in a sentence: “The plates and bowls are kept in the cupboard above the sink.”
What is another word for “cupboard”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cupboard” include pantry and larder.
What part of speech is “cupboard”?
“Cupboard” is a noun.
Is “cupboard” a common word?
“Cupboard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
