sideboards

noun

plural of sideboard
as in cupboards
a storage case typically having doors and shelves all of the silverware was kept in the sideboard

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Recent Examples of sideboards Ranging from statement lights and sideboards for the entry to bed frames, nightstands, and lamps for the bedroom, the new Grand Slam Collection includes architectural and stylish pieces for each room in your home. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 The antiques market isn't all Federal mirrors and midcentury sideboards. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026 Light and airy chiffon cakes have been gracing Southern sideboards since the 1920s, and this is our Test Kitchen's latest iteration of the vintage confection. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026 Fellow Czech countrymate Marek Alscher tallied his first NHL point on the play, having left the puck for Nosek on the sideboards. — Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 Moving furniture, especially large pieces like sofas, sideboards, and beds, is noisy. — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026 Plus, the sale also includes cabinets and sideboards that can be used in bathrooms, hallways, or living rooms. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025 The River Hawks moved ahead, 2-1, seven minutes into the period when Abram Wiebe threw an off-balance shot at the net from high on the left sideboards. — Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2025 Bathroom vanities, which have been adapted from Lulu and Georgia’s top-selling dressers and sideboards, will be joined by towels, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and bath accessories. — Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sideboards
  1. cupboards
  2. cabinets
  3. closets
  4. lockers
Noun
  • Her fiction is cluttered with bric-a-brac, bits and bobs, stuffed into boxes and drawers and cupboards—remnants of someone’s past.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cupboards
Noun
  • Where the hidden storage actually lives Walls, backsplash areas and the space beneath upper cabinets can all become storage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In compact layouts, the sink is often the largest uninterrupted stretch of counter a homeowner has, and covering it with a board effectively adds square footage without adding cabinets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Useful under cabinets, inside closets and in dark hallways where outlets are limited.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Two additional guest bedrooms have private baths, balconies, and walk-in closets.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of closets
Noun
  • Their lockers in the home clubhouse are just steps away from each other.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lockers

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“Sideboards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sideboards. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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