Almirah vs. Cupboard

Almirahnoun

Cupboard, cabinet or chest of drawers.

Cupboardnoun

(obsolete) A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.

Cupboardnoun

(obsolete) Things displayed on a sideboard; dishware, particularly valuable plate.

Cupboardnoun

A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or closets used for storing other items.

Cupboardnoun

(obsolete) Things stored in a cupboard; particularly food.

Cupboardverb

To collect, as into a cupboard; to hoard.

Cupboardnoun

A board or shelf for cups and dishes.

Cupboardnoun

A small closet in a room, with shelves to receive cups, dishes, food, etc.; hence, any small closet.

Cupboardverb

To collect, as into a cupboard; to hoard.

Cupboardnoun

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

Cupboard

The term cupboard was originally used to describe an open-shelved side table for displaying dishware, more specifically plates, cups and saucers. These open cupboards typically had between one and three display tiers, and at the time, a drawer or multiple drawers fitted to them.