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noun

ˈse-lər

Definition of cellar

as in basement

a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground an amazing array of interesting things were found in the cellar of the old house

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Brett Baty also went deep and drove in two runs for the Mets, who have won three straight games and five of six to climb out of the NL East cellar. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 The Titans were in the cellar and had just fired Vrabel’s successor, while the Patriots were on the way to the Super Bowl. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Shipments include six bottles total, two of each selection, so members have one to open now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026 Structured enough to cellar, but irresistible right now. — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cellar

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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, and Mark Duplass star in the movie, which follows a furniture store operator who discovers an endless array of liminal spaces in the store’s basement.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The home has a large unfinished walkout basement with both wood and oil furnaces.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of basement

Verb

Go through the shed and garage and throw out clutter that has collected over the summer.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Parking Paid parking is available in multiple surface lots and garages around the event site, including Union Station’s West Yards Garage.

— Kendrick Calfee May 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Definition of garage

Verb

Costco fuel stations are available exclusively to warehouse members and are known for offering prices that are often lower than nearby competitors.

— Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2026
While savings options grow by the day, an overwhelming majority of Americans continue to warehouse their savings in traditional checking and savings accounts provided by large banks.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of warehouse

Verb

Back in August, the singer’s team erected a pop-up merch shop on the same quiet downtown block that houses Slotnick’s cookbook store, which has been in business for 30 years.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026
Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

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