A2noun 2K

Cupboard

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkʌbəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkʌbərd/"]/

Meaning of Cupboard

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.

In simple words: A piece of furniture with shelves for storing things, usually in a kitchen or bathroom.

Cupboard in a sentence

• I stored all the dishes in the cupboard after washing them.
• The pantry is located next to the cupboard in the kitchen.
• She opened the cupboard to find her favorite mug.
• He hid the secret notes in the back of the cupboard.
• The cupboard is full of old books and forgotten treasures.

How to use Cupboard

Commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to a kitchen or storage space. May not be used in very formal contexts where 'storage unit' could be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'cup' stored in a 'board' or shelf.

Related words

Collocations with Cupboard

• big
• deep
• large
• close
• open
• look in
• be full of something
• door
• space
• in a/​the cupboard
• big
• deep
• large
• close
• open
• look in
• be full of something
• door
• space
• in a/​the cupboard

Synonyms for Cupboard

• cabinet
• closet
• shelf
• wardrobe

Opposites of Cupboard

• disorder
• open space

Common mistakes with Cupboard

• Confusing 'cupboard' with 'counter' (a flat surface).
• Using 'cupboard' when referring to cabinets that don't have doors.
• Mispronouncing it as 'cup-board' instead of 'cu-berd'.

Frequently asked questions about Cupboard

What does Cupboard mean?

A piece of furniture with shelves for storing things, usually in a kitchen or bathroom.

What is the definition of Cupboard?

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.

How do you use Cupboard in a sentence?

I stored all the dishes in the cupboard after washing them.

Can you give another example of Cupboard?

The pantry is located next to the cupboard in the kitchen.

What are synonyms for Cupboard?

Common alternatives include cabinet, closet, shelf, wardrobe.

What is the opposite of Cupboard?

Opposite meanings include disorder, open space.

What words go with Cupboard?

It commonly pairs with big, deep, large, close, open, look in, be full of something, door, space, in a/​the cupboard, big, deep, large, close, open, look in, be full of something, door, space, in a/​the cupboard.

What are common mistakes when using Cupboard?

Confusing 'cupboard' with 'counter' (a flat surface). Using 'cupboard' when referring to cabinets that don't have doors. Mispronouncing it as 'cup-board' instead of 'cu-berd'.

How do you pronounce Cupboard?

US: /["/ˈkʌbərd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌbəd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cupboard?

Commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to a kitchen or storage space. May not be used in very formal contexts where 'storage unit' could be preferred.

What CEFR level is Cupboard?

"Cupboard" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.