cubbyhole — a small enclosed space or compartment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small enclosed space or compartment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌbihoʊl/
Example Sentences
- The intern was assigned to work in a cramped cubbyhole that barely fit a desk and chair.
- She turned the cubbyhole under the stairs into a cozy reading nook.
- My cat loves to hide in every cubbyhole she can find around the house.
cubbyhole
NOUN[/ˈkʌbihoʊl/]
a small enclosed space or compartment
She tucked her love letters into a tiny cubbyhole above her writing desk.
From mousehole to cubbyhole, every hole has its role!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 17th century combination of 'cubby' (small room) and 'hole'. 'Cubby' comes from Low German 'kobbi' meaning a small pen for pigs.
Breakdown
cubby (small enclosed space, from Low German 'kobbi') + hole (opening or cavity)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The intern was assigned to work in a cramped cubbyhole that barely fit a desk and chair.”
“She turned the cubbyhole under the stairs into a cozy reading nook.”
“My cat loves to hide in every cubbyhole she can find around the house.”
“The student's dorm room was so small, it felt more like a cubbyhole than a bedroom.”
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