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
An ingenious means of admitting natural light has been contrived so that, during the daytime, parts of these wonderfully austere and stony subterranean cellars, which ought to be very dark indeed, remain softly radiant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 The cellar had been hacked out of granite boulders and wouldn’t budge. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 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
  • The band set up a stage in Anderson’s basement and did regular live broadcasts, jamming out new material or Strings and Grateful Dead covers.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Poland also has over 86,000 places of refuge offering a lower level of protection such as basements, underground garages or subway stations, and catering for around 23 million people.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 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
  • The unrest was followed by sustained opposition to government efforts to house asylum seekers in communities across the country, with some protests also descending into violent clashes.
    — Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Supporters of the new approach say mandatory treatment addresses root causes, while research shows Housing First helps people remain housed.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellar. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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