Definition of cellarnext
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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Recent Examples of cellar
Noun
Throughout—and even echoed in the staff’s smart wardrobe—there’s a sophisticated color palette of taupe, seafoam, and rich Bordeaux reds, perhaps a nod to the owner’s extensive wine collection, housed in three subterranean cellars. — Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 In the tumble, the crowd fell two stories, all the way into the cellar. — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cellar
Noun
  • Officers found Blanco hiding in the basement of a nearby home and recovered a knife from a panel box, police said.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Later that night, while talking to reporters in the basement below the theatre, his tone was far different.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
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
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
Verb
  • Tourist attractions abound—from colorful boutique shops to enticing coffee roasters—many housed in the pale-yellow, former government buildings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The museum, leaders announced on Wednesday, will also house a genealogy center that will be intended to help visitors preserve family history through the company FamilySearch.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellar. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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