Pronunciation: /ˈkʌbiˌhoʊl/

Definitions of cubbyhole

noun a small, enclosed space or compartment

Example Sentences

A1 I keep my favorite toys in a small cubbyhole in my room.

A2 The student found a hidden cubbyhole in the library to store their books.

B1 The hotel room had a convenient cubbyhole by the bed for storing personal items.

B2 The antique desk had several small cubbyholes for organizing papers and supplies.

C1 The artist used the cubbyhole in the wall to display miniature sculptures.

C2 The secret compartment in the old bookcase turned out to be a hidden cubbyhole for storing valuables.

adjective describing something related to or resembling a cubbyhole

Example Sentences

A1 The small cubbyhole in the wall was perfect for storing my keys.

A2 She found a cubbyhole under the stairs to hide her secret diary.

B1 The cubbyhole shelves in the classroom were filled with books and supplies.

B2 The hotel room had a cozy cubbyhole where guests could store their luggage.

C1 The architect designed a unique cubbyhole feature for the modern office space.

C2 The antique desk had a hidden cubbyhole that revealed a treasure trove of old letters.

Examples of cubbyhole in a Sentence

formal The documents were stored in a secure cubbyhole in the office.

informal I found a cute little cubbyhole to hide my snacks in the pantry.

slang Let's stash the cash in that cubbyhole behind the bookshelf.

figurative Her memories of childhood were tucked away in a mental cubbyhole, waiting to be revisited.

Grammatical Forms of cubbyhole

past tense

cubbyholed

plural

cubbyholes

comparative

more cubbyhole

superlative

most cubbyhole

present tense

cubbyhole

future tense

will cubbyhole

perfect tense

have cubbyholed

continuous tense

is cubbyholing

singular

cubbyhole

positive degree

cubbyhole

infinitive

to cubbyhole

gerund

cubbyholing

participle

cubbyholed

Origin and Evolution of cubbyhole

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'cubbyhole' originated from the combination of 'cubby', meaning a small snug room or space, and 'hole', referring to an opening or cavity.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small, confined space or compartment, 'cubbyhole' has evolved to also refer to any small, cozy area or storage space.