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
  • Many homeowners are setting these up by task, such as a breakfast cabinet, a coffee cabinet, a baking pantry, an appliance cabinet or a snack pantry, and that approach is likely to keep showing up in kitchen design ideas.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Along with tips for creating a Mediterranean pantry, shopping, menu-pairing, the book also promotes healthy lifestyle habits such as getting regular exercise and enough rest.
    — Susan DeGrane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pantry
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  • Likewise, Cosori recommends keeping its air fryer away from cupboards and steam-sensitive surfaces, with about 5 inches of clearance behind and above it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Revitalift products have been in my mom’s bathroom cupboard for some time.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cupboard

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