larder

noun

lar·​der ˈlär-dər 

1

: a place where food is stored : pantry

2

: a supply of food

Examples of larder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Montgomery also uses traditional preservation methods like curing, smoking, and pickling to ensure a full larder of preserves and ferment that permit Edinbane to celebrate Skye produce year-round, even when fresh supply is disrupted. —Jillian Dara, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable. —Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025

Squirrels race around adding to their larders, but the chipmunks are nowhere to be seen yet. —Daryln Brewer Hoffstot Kristian Thacker, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

Food rationing had begun on the first day, but by now, the dining car’s larder was nearly empty. —Robert Klara, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English larder, lardyr "supply of cured meat, place where such meat is prepared and stored," borrowed from Anglo-French larder, lardre (also continental Old French lardier), from lard, larde "cured pork fat, bacon" + -er, -re -er entry 2 — more at lard entry 2

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for larder

• ardor
• carder
• harder
• retarder

Kids Definition

larder

noun

lar·​der ˈlärd-ər 

: a place where foods are kept