noun
cubby
kuh-bee
noun
1
A small, enclosed space just big enough to tuck something into.
"He built a reading cubby under the stairs."
"The dog curled up in its cozy cubby."
2
A small compartment on a shelf or rack used to store personal items, often in a classroom.
"Each kindergartner has a cubby for their coat and lunchbox."
How to Use Cubby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA little storage nook or slot, especially for kids' belongings at school.
Common pairings
school cubby
storage cubby
cozy cubby
Word Forms
cubbies plural
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Etymology
From Middle English "cub" (a stall or pen) plus the diminutive ending "-y."