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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Recent Examples of cellar
Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Shipments include six total bottles, two of each selection, so members have one to enjoy now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Northwestern had a strong offseason, adding former SMU quarterback Preston Stone in the transfer portal, but will that be enough to get the team out of the Big Ten cellar?
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Structured enough to cellar, but irresistible right now.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Shipments include six total bottles, two of each selection, so members have one to enjoy now and one to cellar for savoring at a later date.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Verb
Its stylish design will look great in a cellar or in the front of a shop.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Northwestern had a strong offseason, adding former SMU quarterback Preston Stone in the transfer portal, but will that be enough to get the team out of the Big Ten cellar?
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cellar
Noun
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum has three stories—two above-ground levels and a basement—and features a striking pleated facade of stainless steel and glass.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Born in Lille, France, to an Algerian mother and French father, Vanhee grew up listening to garage rock and scouring flea markets for one-off looks.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s also a separate two-bedroom lodge on-site, plus garages for seven cars.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
Verb
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GigSmart connects freelance workers with flexible jobs in a wide array of categories, from driving and daycare to warehouse work and customer service.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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What else will Costco offer to warehouse members this fall?—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The best-selling fall and winter candles are made of a new wax blend that’s housed in the brand’s signature large jars with fresh packaging.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Another model was stationed next to the wardrobe, which housed 2D paper doll cutout clothing.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cellar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellar. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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