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
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Areas such as crawl spaces, sump pump pits, utility cellars and under-porch areas can be hotter than outside air, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
And for wine lovers with an interest in all things port, a trip to Porto’s Douro Valley to visit the city’s beautiful mosaic-style architecture and ancient port cellars and vineyards is a must.
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Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
In addition to critics, collectors are going big on the 2023 vintage, with many adding significant numbers of bottles to their cellars.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
As a travel writer, my time there has stretched from Paris streets to Burgundy cellars, from slow days in Provence to coastal stretches along the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
These eight-legged creepy-crawlies are found in basements, cellars, and dark corners.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
The vault was designed by architect Olivier Chadebost (whose work includes the ultra-modern cellars of Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion) and was inspired by cathedrals.
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Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Radon is routinely found in basements, cellars or spaces in contact with the ground, with granitic-type soils often having a higher concentration.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Areas such as crawl spaces, sump pump pits, utility cellars and under-porch areas can be hotter than outside air, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
And for wine lovers with an interest in all things port, a trip to Porto’s Douro Valley to visit the city’s beautiful mosaic-style architecture and ancient port cellars and vineyards is a must.
—
Morgan Evans,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
In addition to critics, collectors are going big on the 2023 vintage, with many adding significant numbers of bottles to their cellars.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
As a travel writer, my time there has stretched from Paris streets to Burgundy cellars, from slow days in Provence to coastal stretches along the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
These eight-legged creepy-crawlies are found in basements, cellars, and dark corners.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
The vault was designed by architect Olivier Chadebost (whose work includes the ultra-modern cellars of Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes and Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion) and was inspired by cathedrals.
—
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Radon is routinely found in basements, cellars or spaces in contact with the ground, with granitic-type soils often having a higher concentration.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cellars
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
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Griffith's Council President Rick Ryfa said Thursday morning that crews have encountered several houses with trees on them and multiple basements flooded.
Verb
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The property also houses its own private theater, wine cellar, tasting room, game room, poker room and fitness center.
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Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
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“Cellars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellars. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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