Cupboard (noun)

1. A piece of furniture, typically with shelves and doors, used for storing food, crockery, and other household items.
2. A small space or compartment, especially one in a kitchen or bathroom, used for storage.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english cūbord, from cūfe "cask" + bord "board".

Examples:

1. He opened the cupboard to get a glass.
2. She cleaned out the cupboards before the move.
3. The cupboard was filled with old dishes.
4. The kitchen cupboards were made of solid wood.
5. The bathroom cupboard held extra towels and toiletries.