cubbyhole

/ˈkʌbiˌhoʊl/
noun
  1. A small, enclosed space or room, often used for storage or as a cozy workspace.
    • The office had a tiny cubbyhole where the intern worked.
    • He found an old photograph tucked away in a cubbyhole of the desk.
    • She kept her art supplies in a cubbyhole under the stairs.
  2. A small compartment or pigeonhole for storing items like papers or mail.
    • She slid the letter into the cubbyhole labeled 'Inbox'.
    • Each student had a cubbyhole for their homework assignments.
    • The mailroom had cubbyholes for every department.
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