English Explanatory Dictionary

cubbyhole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small, snug room which may be used as a place of privacy and safety by children
  2. A small compartment; a pigeonhole
  3. A glove compartment
verb
  1. To restrict, limit or narrowly define; to pigeonhole.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌbiˌhoʊl/

Word forms

cubbyhole cubbyholes cubbyholing cubbyholed

Etymology

From cubby + hole.

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