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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cellar

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Recent Examples of cellars
Noun
Maison 1896 debuted in a Beaux Arts building in the center of town, near the Hospices de Beaune and the cellars of legendary Burgundian wine family, Maison Joseph Drouhin. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026 One of the newest additions in the center of Reims, a short stroll from the cathedral, Le N3 by Champagne Thiénot unfolds in a period town house above the historic cellars of the namesake family maison (tours and tastings are also available). Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026 Historically, red wines were stored in underground cellars, stone pantries, or naturally cool rooms before modern heating systems existed. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • Homes, basements, backyards and city streets have flooded as far as seven blocks south of the riverbank, and evacuated homeowners are returning to scrape together supplies and salvage belongings.
    Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The pyramid that houses the Tyrell Corporation is just one example.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Heinz’s London office houses a working chef’s kitchen where recipes are tested every week, and retail partners are brought in to taste products.
    Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Cellars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellars. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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