cellars 1 of 2

plural of cellar
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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cellars

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cellar

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Recent Examples of cellars
Noun
On October 1 in Paris, the house will sell almost 700 lots sourced directly from the cellars of Château Haut-Brion, celebrating 90 years of Dillon family ownership. George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 Visitors can explore experimental cellars like Alpha Box & Dice, enjoy live music at Down The Rabbit Hole, or savor traditional elegance at Fox Creek. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the 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. 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 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 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
  • At trainings—held online, and in kitchens, basements, and alleyways—people were taught what to do if they were denied an acta, and how to handle the militares guarding the premises.
    Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Bathrooms, basements and other wet areas need plenty of ventilation to prevent mold and mildew.
    Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Nearby, the historic Sporting Club houses an indoor pool, sauna, water circuit, and fitness center.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The animals live on a massive estate that also houses Neill’s winery, Two Paddocks, which was founded in 1993 and based in Central Otago, New Zealand.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026

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