larder

noun

Definition of lardernext
as in pantry
a small room or area where food is kept found all the ingredients needed for the recipe in the larder

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Recent Examples of larder Carpet Beetles 101 Commonly referred to as dermestids, larder beetles, or skin beetles, carpet beetles feed on a variety of dry plant and animal matter. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026 The antithesis of trophy hunting, this pursuit only targets old deer, and the meat is stored in the larder and either sold locally or used in the kitchens. — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026 But over the past decade or so, many have returned, creating new traditions rooted in the island’s wild larder. — Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for larder
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  1. pantry
  2. cupboard
Noun
  • California consumers might want to take a closer look at their refrigerators, freezers and pantries.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Move items off the counter and onto vertical surfaces, cabinet interiors, pantry doors and refrigerator sides so work zones stay clear.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantry
Noun
  • Revitalift products have been in my mom’s bathroom cupboard for some time.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The front cupboard hatch door, meanwhile, folds down to access the interior and create another surface for work and storage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cupboard

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