cubby
Snug storage space
A cubby is a small, enclosed storage space—typically a compartment in a wall, shelf unit, or piece of furniture.
Schools often have cubbies where children store coats and bags.
The word is a shortened form of cubbyhole, carrying the same meaning: Each kid has their own cubby for their things.
Cubby suggests a snug, compact space rather than an open shelf.
Classify too rigidly
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- binStorage or disposal vessel
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
- lockerSecured storage compartment
drawer · cabinet · rack · tray · niche · recess · alcove · section
Secret place of refuge
- denPrivate room or lair
- lairAnimal's hidden dwelling
- burrowAnimal's dug dwelling
- nestAnimal-built shelter for young
nook · retreat · secret · hidden · tucked-away · concealed · private · secluded
Horizontal storage surfaces
- binsReceptacles for storage
- basketsWoven carrying containers
- hooksCurved catching devices
- classroomEducational instruction space
mudroom · entryway · backpack · shoes · mittens · kindergarten · daycare · preschool
Comfortably close-fitting
- nestledSettled into a sheltered position
- tuckedFolded or pushed in
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- secureProtected from harm
safe · intimate · sheltered · enclosed · cushioned · padded · comforting · inviting
Extremely small in size
- compactTightly packed together
- littleSmall in degree
- crampedUncomfortably lacking space
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
confined · narrow · undersized · miniature · snug · wee · diminutive · pint-sized
pigeonhole
Classify too rigidly
locker · drawer · cabinet · rack · tray · niche · recess · alcove · section · divider
hideout
Secret place of refuge
nest · nook · retreat · secret · hidden · tucked-away · concealed · private · secluded · refuge
shelving
Horizontal storage surfaces
classroom · mudroom · entryway · backpack · shoes · mittens · kindergarten · daycare · preschool · organized
snug
Comfortably close-fitting
secure · safe · intimate · sheltered · enclosed · cushioned · padded · comforting · inviting · child-sized
tiny
Extremely small in size
tight · confined · narrow · undersized · miniature · snug · wee · diminutive · pint-sized
- daycarecribs, diapers, highchairs, play areas, nap time
- storage solutionslocker, box, bin, crate, shelf
- classroomdesk, desks, chair, chairs, teacher
- elementary schoolclassroom, student, first grade teacher, reading skills, teacher
- furniturebed, beds, chair, chairs, table
- schoolteachers, classrooms, classes, student, grades
cubbyexpanse
Unbroken area of space
open space · warehouse · cavern · hall · hangar
- ice cubesSmall frozen water pieces
- lion cubYoung big cat
- sugar cubePressed crystalline sweetener block
- cubic yardsVolume in three-foot cubes
- bear cubJuvenile ursine mammal
- ice cube traySectioned freezer mold
cub, cube, cubs, cubes, cubicle, cubic, cubism, cubbyhole, cuboid