scullery

noun

scul·​lery ˈskə-lə-rē How to pronounce scullery (audio)
ˈskəl-rē
plural sculleries
: a room for cleaning and storing dishes and cooking utensils and for doing messy kitchen work

Examples of scullery in a Sentence

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The ducats required in Venice to accomplish this or that ordinary feat (of cookery, scullery, lodging, transport, security, et al.) can rise like La Serenissima’s infamous aqua alta. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Similarly, homeowners who enjoy entertaining might prioritize a scullery or prep kitchen/pantry to keep the party mess out of view. Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 26 June 2025 Photo : Ellis Creek Photography The kitchen has a spacious eat-in island, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and an accompanying scullery. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025 Buy Now 03 of 10 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood In 1840’s Toronto, scullery maid Grace Marks, 16, is accused of abetting the brutal murder of her employer and his pregnant housekeeper. Bailey Seybolt, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scullery

Word History

Etymology

Middle English squilerie, sculerie department of household in charge of dishes, from Anglo-French esquilerie, from escuele, eskel bowl, from Latin scutella drinking bowl — more at scuttle entry 5

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scullery was in the 15th century

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“Scullery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scullery. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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scullery

noun
scul·​lery ˈskəl-(ə-)rē How to pronounce scullery (audio)
plural sculleries
: a room for cleaning and storing dishes and utensils, washing vegetables, and similar work
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