as in basements
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 cellars
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, the property is run by Kevin Fontaine, who manages the vineyards and the cellars.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The aroma and flavor of the grapes are prevalent, whereas Champagne, having yeast added directly to the bottle, and stored in the cellars for several years, creates a more complex wine.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The firm cheese has a creamy, nutty flavor that comes from additional maturation time in extremely humid affinage cellars.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Medieval villages, limestone cellars, and storied maisons de Champagne (Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, among many others) form a landscape mixing heritage and luxury—where every flute poured feels like part of a centuries-old ritual of celebration.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
According to National Geographic Traveler, Kraków’s café scene has plenty of coffeehouses and restaurants tucked into plazas and cellars and hearty, comfort-food traditions that invite you to linger.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
As Bobrovsky cements his own case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, his vinous gifts are stocking up teammates’ cellars.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Steep vineyard terraces around Bernkastel, Ürzig, Wehlen, and the legendary Scharzhofberg produce wines of exceptional finesse, often tasted in centuries-old cellars.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Today, the property is run by Kevin Fontaine, who manages the vineyards and the cellars.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The aroma and flavor of the grapes are prevalent, whereas Champagne, having yeast added directly to the bottle, and stored in the cellars for several years, creates a more complex wine.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The firm cheese has a creamy, nutty flavor that comes from additional maturation time in extremely humid affinage cellars.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Medieval villages, limestone cellars, and storied maisons de Champagne (Veuve Clicquot, Perrier-Jouët, Moët & Chandon, Ruinart, among many others) form a landscape mixing heritage and luxury—where every flute poured feels like part of a centuries-old ritual of celebration.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
According to National Geographic Traveler, Kraków’s café scene has plenty of coffeehouses and restaurants tucked into plazas and cellars and hearty, comfort-food traditions that invite you to linger.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
As Bobrovsky cements his own case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, his vinous gifts are stocking up teammates’ cellars.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cellars
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Cellars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellars. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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