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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cellar

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Recent Examples of cellar
Noun
According to the brand, these mushrooms were actually found growing in the cellar of the nearby Wilhelmsburg fortress, so the team decided to use them to add some umami flavor to the gin. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026 John becomes increasingly obsessed with getting inside the cellar. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 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
  • In January 2024, an explosion tore through the hotel basement, injuring 21 people and blowing out windows and walls in the 20-story building at 810 Houston St.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
  • She was allegedly kept in the basement, where Harmel also slept.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 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
  • Two Charlotte nonprofits working to keep local residents housed have snagged major grant funding from Bank of America.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The company unveiled its flying car at CES 2025, featuring a modular architecture, which includes a detachable air module housed within the ground vehicle.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

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“Cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellar. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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