cubbyholes

noun

Definition of cubbyholesnext
plural of cubbyhole
as in crannies

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  1. crannies
  2. nooks
  3. alcoves
  4. cubicles
Noun
  • Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This fish lives in nooks and crannies in the deep sea coral reefs of the Maldives, a region known as the mesophotic zone.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of crannies
Noun
  • Some might enjoy sifting through the nooks and crannies for every discovery, others might want to race through to experience the game without all the bloat.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This fish lives in nooks and crannies in the deep sea coral reefs of the Maldives, a region known as the mesophotic zone.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of nooks
Noun
  • Full of alcoves and cosy spaces, this is a great space for toasting achievements on the road to success.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Soft, rounded shapes lower ceilings, private alcoves, wellness rooms, brighter colors, private spaces and workspace personalization can normalize feminine approaches to work.
    Corinne Post, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of alcoves
Noun
  • Office spaces have swung on the proverbial pendulum from traditional cubicles to open floor plans in the 2010s.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Out of the cubicles, into the aisles Corporate workers at Home Depot are going to have to start getting their hands dirty.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of cubicles
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