Is There Really A Difference Between Cabinets And Cupboards? - Chowhound

Wirestock/Getty Images Sometimes, the English language gets no respect (much like late comedian Rodney Dangerfield). Some speakers call any old sparkling white wine Champagne, even if it's just prosecco. The same goes for roe and caviar, yams and sweet potatoes, and, in a different part of the kitchen, cabinets and cupboards. But, just like the difference between a larder and a pantry, these covered shelves, too,…