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
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
At the time, the property was badly neglected, and the couple set about to rehabilitate the vineyards and cellars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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
The restaurant shared the sweet gesture on Instagram, noting that Horan handpicked the wine from their cellars.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
At the time, the property was badly neglected, and the couple set about to rehabilitate the vineyards and cellars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 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
The restaurant shared the sweet gesture on Instagram, noting that Horan handpicked the wine from their cellars.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cellars
Noun
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Mold and mildew grow in moist, humid environments, particularly bathrooms, basements, and closets.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The backstory Like many buildings in Savannah, the one that houses the Douglas has been through several iterations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The criminal allegations state that the illicit conduct occurred at Elmwood, which houses most of the county’s female jail population.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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“Cellars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellars. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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