pantry

Definition

A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.

Etymology

From Middle English panetrie, from Old French paneterie, related to Latin panis (“bread”).

Example Sentences

• "Next to the saloon is the pantry, which includes a wine cabinet, J. E. Hall bottle-cooling unit, a Stills Café set and ample cupboard space."

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