Cupboard: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'cupboard' when referring to a piece of furniture with shelves that is typically used for storing dishes, food, or other household items. It's often found in kitchens.

• She arranged the plates neatly in the cupboard.
• The biscuits are in the cupboard next to the sink.

A 'cabinet' can refer to a piece of furniture with shelves, but often more formal or structured, used in various rooms for storing items. It can also refer to a group of advisors to the president in government contexts.

• He kept all the documents in the filing cabinet.
• The medicine is in the bathroom cabinet.
• The President met with his cabinet to discuss the new policy.

A 'closet' is a small room or a recess with a door, used for storing clothes and other items. It is typically found in bedrooms or hallways.

• She hung her coat in the closet.
• The vacuum cleaner is in the hall closet.