cubby

[ kuhb-ee ]

noun

, plural cub·bies.

1. a cubbyhole.
2. any of a group of small boxlike enclosures or compartments, open at the front, in which children can keep their belongings, as at a nursery school.

cubby

¹

/ ˈkʌbɪ /

noun

1. a small room or enclosed area, esp one used as a child's play area

cubby

²

/ ˈkʌbɪ /

adjective

1. dialect.
   short and plump; squat

Word History and Origins

Origin of cubby¹

1835–45; dial. cub stall, shed (akin to cove ¹ ) + -y ²

Example Sentences

He wrote the names into a ledger and grabbed three keys from a row of cubbies on the wall behind him.

From Literature

When designing kitchens, Kluetz Pernell likes to incorporate at least a few built-in shelves or cubbies among cabinets, as well as in kitchen islands for cookbooks and items.

From Seattle Times

She puts them in cubbies and closed cabinets to hold accessories year round.

From Seattle Times

Best of all was a window seat tucked in between cubby shelves bursting with shells, books, and other treasures.

From Literature

The work put into creating the caves — makeshift tile flooring, recessed shelves and cubbies, a ventilated fireplace — indicates intended long-term occupancy.

From Seattle Times