cubbyhole

• Substantivo que designa um compartimento pequeno ou um cômodo minúsculo e reservado.

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.

   Compartimento pequeno

   • 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.

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2. Small secluded roomB2informal

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

   Quarto pequeno e aconchegante

   • 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.

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