cupboards

noun

Definition of cupboardsnext
plural of cupboard
1
as in pantries
a built-in space for storage behind a door the colonial dining room features a double-door corner cupboard for the family's finest china

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as in cabinets
a storage case typically having doors and shelves dishes go in the cupboard next to the sink

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  1. pantries
  2. cabinets
  3. lockers
Noun
  • Cold packs can be reused, donated to local food pantries, or drained into the trash.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
  • More food pantries opening inside Metro Schools Metro Schools already have 30 food pantries right inside schools.
    The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of pantries
Noun
  • At one end of the family room are built-in bookshelves and lower cabinets.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
  • If possible, neatly display the essentials, but ensure your cabinets and closets are properly stocked with surplus items like extra rolls of toilet paper, tissues, and towels.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Throughout are the spa and fitness center, a wine room with private storage lockers, a lap pool, a theater, and poolside cabanas.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The lockers allow delivery drivers to quickly pick up orders, cutting down on wait times for customers.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of lockers
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