pantry

noun

pan·​try ˈpan-trē 

plural pantries

1

: a room or closet used for storage (as of provisions) or from which food is brought to the table

2

: a room (as in a hotel or hospital) for preparation of foods on order

Synonyms of pantry

• cupboard
• closet

Examples of pantry in a Sentence

homemade jams and pickles are stored in a separate pantry off the kitchen

Recent Examples on the Web

Southern Living's staff have filled our homes with fun finds from this destination from our bedrooms to our kitchens and even our pantries. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

Canned Tuna Canned tuna is a budget-friendly and versatile pantry staple that can be used in place of chicken. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Dec. 2025

The Fish and Loaves food pantry and kitchen normally serves lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays. —Alan Gionet, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025

And help in the pantry stocking shelves, sorting donations and help delivering meals. —Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English panetrie, from Anglo-French paneterie, from paneter servant in charge of the pantry, from pain bread, from Latin panis — more at food

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pantry

• butler's pantry
• food pantry

Rhymes for pantry

• chantry
• gantry

Kids Definition

pantry

noun

pan·​try ˈpan-trē 

plural pantries

: a small room in which food and dishes are kept

Etymology

Middle English panetrie "pantry," derived from early French panetier "servant in charge of food storage," from pan "bread," from Latin panis "bread, food" — related to companion