Why is the p silent in Cupboard?
Cupboard literally is a “cup board”: that is, a board or table on which cups can be stored—at least at its origins in the Middle Ages. The “closet” meaning dates to the mid-1500s, and the “p” and “b” of the spelling have long since merged in pronunciation.
What is the meaning by cupboard?
: a closet with shelves where dishes, utensils, or food is kept also : a small closet.