Initially, cups and mugs were the primary utensils employed by civilized man. As these items where usually produced by someone other than the user, they had value and were place were they would be less likely to break. A nook up high or perhaps a wedged board placed out of the way. Eventually hooks were added and a "Cup Board" was begotten. Eventually cutlery went to a drawer and cups and plates were placed in/on the cupboard. Today the simple board is now a piece of furniture
The cowboy in "Indian in the Cupboard" is named Boone.
Small cupboard
Boone
The Indians name is Little Bear
Different cultures use different words. Another name for a food cupboard would be a pantry. Some call this a food safe.
The plural of cupboard is cupboards.
Little Bear
Little Bear's wife in "The Indian in the Cupboard" was named Bright Stars.
A cupboard shelf refers to a horizontal surface within a cupboard or cabinet that is used for storing items. It provides an organized and efficient way to maximize storage space within the cupboard. Cupboard shelves can be adjustable or fixed depending on the design of the cupboard.
door or cupboard to keep it closed
The cupboard hinges are squeaking. "Please put the cups into the cupboard," instructed mother.
I think it is a livery cupboard