pantry
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pan·try
noun \ˈpan-trē\ plural pantries
Definition of PANTRY
1
: a room or closet used for storage (as of provisions) or from which food is brought to the table
2
: a room (as in a hotel or hospital) for preparation of foods on order
See Examples of PANTRY
- <homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen>
Origin of PANTRY
Middle English panetrie, from Anglo-French paneterie, from paneter servant in charge of the pantry, from pain bread, from Latin panis — more at food
First Known Use: 14th century
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