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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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Noun

According to the brand, these mushrooms were actually found growing in the cellar of the nearby Wilhelmsburg fortress, so the team decided to use them to add some umami flavor to the gin. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 John becomes increasingly obsessed with getting inside the cellar. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 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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Noun

In January 2024, an explosion tore through the hotel basement, injuring 21 people and blowing out windows and walls in the 20-story building at 810 Houston St.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
She was allegedly kept in the basement, where Harmel also slept.

— MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 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

Lockheed Martin is developing it to house the W87-1 nuclear warhead.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
One company, which would house CVS’s 9,000 retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacy, specialty drug business and MinuteClinic, will be named CVS Pharmacy.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

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