stillroom

noun

still·​room ˈstil-ˌrüm How to pronounce stillroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
British
: a room connected with the kitchen where liqueurs, preserves, and cakes are kept and beverages (such as tea) are prepared

Word History

Etymology

still entry 6

First Known Use

circa 1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stillroom was circa 1710

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“Stillroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stillroom. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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