Definition of pantrynext
as in cupboard
a built-in space for storage behind a door homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen

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Recent Examples of pantry Proceeds support local food pantries, children’s art education, animal rescue, Habitat for Humanity, environmental initiatives and other local causes. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 As Jimmy is looking for options to simultaneously cut costs and jettison the property entirely, Sydney is trying to figure out how to do a dinner service with a pantry that’s nearly empty and a former mentor/partner/colleague, in Carmy, who is very bad at actually ceding control. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 For instance, cooking nutritious meals (and dining out less) is easier when your kitchen pantry is organized with bins and stackable airtight containers. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Inspired by satay but without the skewers, this simple recipe transforms a handful of pantry staples into an enormously satisfying vegetarian dinner. Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pantry
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Noun
  • The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
    Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
  • Kamal used to keep pickles, olive oil and other spices in a cupboard.
    Jenna Thompson June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
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  • There's also a walk-in pantry, a laundry closet with appliances, and a powder room featuring a custom pedestal vanity.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Other pleasures are the fireplaces in the bedroom and living room (one wood burning, one decorative), original crown moldings, and the in-unit washer-dryer combo tucked away in a closet.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 June 2026

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“Pantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pantry. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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