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cupboard

The correct spelling is cupboard.

How to pronounce cupboard

/ˈkʌbəd/
noun

IPA: /ˈkʌbəd/

Say it like: Cup-boa-rd

The correct spelling is cupboard. A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet. For example: "Put the cups back into the cupboard."

Usage Examples

Put the cups back into the cupboard.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.
  2. 2.Things displayed on a sideboard; dishware, particularly valuable plate.
  3. 3.A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.
  4. 4.Things stored in a cupboard; particularly food.

verb

  1. 1.To collect, as into a cupboard; to hoard.

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