cubbyhole

• Nom désignant un petit compartiment ou une petite pièce isolée et confortable, souvent utilisée pour ranger des objets ou comme espace de travail réduit.

A noun referring to a small compartment or a small, secluded room.

1. Small compartmentB1informal

   A small, enclosed space or compartment, often used for storage or organization.

   Compartiment, petit casier

   • She kept her keys in a cubbyhole by the door.
   • The desk had a cubbyhole for storing papers.
   • He found an old photograph in a cubbyhole of the cabinet.

   Synonymesalcovecompartmentcrannycubbylockernichenookpigeonholerecessslot

2. Small secluded roomB2informal

   A small, cozy, or cramped room or space, often used for privacy or retreat.

   Réduit

   • The writer worked in a tiny cubbyhole at the back of the house.
   • The office had a cubbyhole for private phone calls.
   • She retreated to her cubbyhole to read in peace.

   Synonymesalcovecubbydennookretreatsnugsnuggery