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
Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the northern town of Épernay, stroll down the famous Avenue de Champagne—often called the richest avenue in the world due to its quantity of champagne stored in underground cellars—where guests are granted private tastings, like the one at the houses Moët & Chandon.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
That’s essential, because the property’s cellars feature bottles from 80 wine regions across 22 countries.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Over time, excavations show that people eventually dug cellars and caves into the former ground levels for ovens, fireplaces, and mills.
—Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
When not on the road exploring vineyards and cellars I am based in the UK.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In the northern town of Épernay, stroll down the famous Avenue de Champagne—often called the richest avenue in the world due to its quantity of champagne stored in underground cellars—where guests are granted private tastings, like the one at the houses Moët & Chandon.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
That’s essential, because the property’s cellars feature bottles from 80 wine regions across 22 countries.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Over time, excavations show that people eventually dug cellars and caves into the former ground levels for ovens, fireplaces, and mills.
—Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 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,
10 Sep. 2025
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These factors, combined with Cincinnati’s temperamental plumbing, meant that during major storm events, the zoo’s runoff rainwater would flood the basements of area residents.—
Leyla Shokoohe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Bauhaus Archive Museum, designed by Gropius and opened in 1979, houses more than 50,000 objects—from furniture and textiles to photographs and architectural models.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This app also houses your ECG results, biometrics like blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), your sleep data, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Cellars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cellars. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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